Who was Nanda devi?

Nanda Devi Unsoeld.

The following quote was taken from Wikipedia bio. entry for mountaineer Willi Unsold. 28 Jan 2011.

"In 1976 Unsoeld and his daughter Nanda Devi were on an expedition to climb her namesake mountain Nanda Devi, the second highest peak in India. His daughter died during the climb, which was plagued by accidents and eventual tragedy."