Alfred Wills was a notable British mountaineer and judge, born in 1828. He is best known for his pioneering climbs in the Swiss Alps, particularly his ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. Wills played a significant role in the development of mountaineering as a sport and was a founding member of the Alpine Club in London. In addition to his mountaineering achievements, Wills had a successful career in law, serving as a judge in the High Court of Justice. He authored several works on mountaineering and the Alps, contributing to the literature of the sport. Wills passed away in 1912, leaving a lasting legacy in both law and mountaineering.