Fanny Bullock Workman

1859–1925 (age 66)

Mountaineer

Biography

Fanny Bullock Workman, born in 1859, was a pioneering mountaineer whose ambitious expeditions in the Himalayas shattered expectations for women on the world’s highest peaks. Her scientific observations, detailed maps, and courageous ascents broadened the understanding of high-altitude exploration.

In addition to her daring climbs she authored travelogues that called for broader opportunities for women, and her spirited life is commemorated at Rural Cemetery.

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