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André Belin

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French spelunker (1896–1983)

André Belin (1896-1983) was a French spelunker, active in North Africa.

Spelunking activities

With the help of some friends, André formed a group related to the Speleological Society of France.

In Algeria, André explored the Anou Boussouil, which would later become the second largest pit in the world in 1950.

References

  1. Gunn, John (2 August 2004). Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science. Taylor & Francis. pp. 30, 1726, 1731, 13, 14, 15. ISBN 9781579583996. Retrieved 14 February 2016.

Further reading

  • Delanghe Damien, Medals and Awards (PDF document), in: Cahiers du CDS 12, May 2001.
  • Association of former officials of the French Federation of Speleology : In Memoriam.
  • Boulanger, P. (1966), page 104
  • Chabert, J. and Choppy, J. (1983), André Belin, in 'Spelunca' (Paris) 1983 (12)


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