Thurwieser, Peter Karl#
b. Kramsach (Tyrol), May 30, 1789, d. Salzburg, Jan. 25, 1865. Meteorologist, alpinist, theologian, professor in Salzburg. Numerous scientific publications on first ascents in the Alps. The T.-peak at the Untere Trafoiferner glacier (South Tyrol) is named after him.
Literature#
J. A. Schoepf, P. K. T., 1871.