Michel Croz | |
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 Whymper's engraving of Michel Croz, 1865 | |
| Born | Michel Auguste Croz 22 April 1830 Le Tour, Chamonix, France |
| Died | 14 July 1865 (aged 35) Matterhorn, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Mountain guide |
| Known for | Matterhorn first ascent |
Michel Auguste Croz (22 April 1830 in Le Tour, Chamonix valley – 14 July 1865, on the Matterhorn) was a Chamoniard mountain guide of the Kingdom of Sardinia and the first ascentionist of many mountains in the western Alps during the golden age of alpinism. He is chiefly remembered for his death on the first ascent of the Matterhorn and for his climbing partnership (as a guide) with Edward Whymper.