Mont Blanc was named by the French geographer and cartographer Pierre de Montgolfier in 1783. The name translates to "White Mountain," reflecting its snow-capped peak. Prior to this, it was known by various names in different languages, but Mont Blanc became the most widely recognized. The mountain is located in the Alps and is the highest peak in Western Europe.
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