Joseph William Andrew Hickson | |
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| Born | 1873 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | April 22, 1956 Montreal, Quebec |
| Occupation(s) | Psychologist, mountaineer |
| Known for | Many first ascents in the Canadian Rockies |
Joseph William Andrew Hickson (1873–1956) was a Canadian psychologist and mountaineer.[1][2] As a mountaineer, he was the first to ascend 30 major peaks including Pinnacle Mountain, Mount St. Bride, Mount Chephren, Mount Sir Douglas, Mount Fifi, Mount Joffre, Mount Spring-Rice, Mount King Edward, Mount Fryatt, and Mount Robertson.
He was the son of Sir Joseph Hickson.
He was at McGill University from 1901 to 1924, latterly 13 years as professor of metaphysics and logic.
- ^ Hall, Jr., Henry S. (1957). "Joseph William Andrew Hickson, 1873-1956". In Memoriam. American Alpine Journal. 10 (2). American Alpine Club: 141–143. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "J.W.A. Hickson". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2021-01-05.