André Belin

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.[1]

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

Further reading
  • Delanghe Damien, Medals and Awards (PDF document), in: Cahiers du CDS No. 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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