Everest
The origin and history of Everest.
Etymology
The mountain is named after Sir George Everest, whose surname may derive from Norman French Devereux, meaning “from Évreux”.
The origin and history of Everest.
The mountain is named after Sir George Everest, whose surname may derive from Norman French Devereux, meaning “from Évreux”.
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