Andrew Kauffman

Andrew J. Kauffman II
Born1920
Died2002
Alma materHarvard 1943
OccupationMountaineer
EmployerUnited States Department of State 1943-1973
Known forFirst ascent of Gasherbrum I, first ascent of Mount Proteus
TitleVice president of the American Alpine Club
Spouses
  • Betty Conant (divorced)
  • Daphne Ennis (estranged)

Andrew John Kauffman II (1920–2002) was an American mountaineer who made the first ascent of Gasherbrum I on 5 July 1958 with Pete Schoening. He also made the first ascent of Mount Proteus in 1947. Kauffman also served as vice president of the American Alpine Club.

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