Karl Prusik [SEP] place of birth
Karl Prusik
Dr. Karl Prusik (born 19 May 1896 in Vienna; d. 8 May 1961 in Perchtoldsdorf bei Wien) (also spelled Prussik) was an Austrian mountaineer, with Czech origins, who is known as the inventor of the prusik knot. He died in May 1961 at the age of 65.
The benefit of the knot is that, when weighted, it grips the rope that it is tied around. When the weight is removed, it is free to slide. This enables it to be used in
in the German Wehrmacht. In 1942, he was promoted to captain and received the War Merit Cross, 2nd class, awarded for operations behind the front.
In 1947, Karl Prusik returned from captivity and became the first vice president of the (ÖAK).
Prusik Peak in the Cascade Range of Washington state, United States, is named in honor of Karl Prusik.