About Karl Jordan
Lived 1888 – 1972 (aged 83). Karl Jordan was a German artistic gymnast, gymnast and zoologist.
Karl Hermann Christian Jordan (23 March 1888 – 6 March 1972) was a German entomologist and gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Biography Jordan was born on 23 March 1888 in Papstdorf (then known as Pfaffdorf), Saxony. In 1912, he was a member of the German team which finished fourth in the team, free system competition and fifth in the team, European system event. Jordan was also a professor of zoology, with six species of heteroptera named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Jordan?
German zoologist and Olympic gymnast (1888-1972)
When was Karl Jordan born?
Karl Jordan was born on 23 March 1888 in Papstdorf.
When did Karl Jordan die?
Karl Jordan died on 6 March 1972 in Bautzen.
What was Karl Jordan's occupation?
Karl Jordan was an artistic gymnast, gymnast and zoologist.
What nationality was Karl Jordan?
Karl Jordan was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Karl Jordan (zoologist, born 1888)
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