Mountaineer and tax inspector. Born Michael Fowler in London. Voted "The Moutaineers' Mountaineer", he has tackled some of the world's most difficult peaks, mostly during his holidays from his job with HM Revenue and Customs.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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