About Kurt Wegener
Lived 1878 – 1964 (aged 85). Kurt Wegener was a German meteorologist, explorer, geophysicist and polar explorer.
Kurt Wegener (3 April 1878 – 29 February 1964) was a German meteorologist and polar explorer.
He was the brother of Alfred Wegener and the cousin of Paul Wegener. He worked at the Meteorological Observatory Lindenberg near Beeskow with his brother.
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Who was Kurt Wegener?
German explorer (1878–1964)
When was Kurt Wegener born?
Kurt Wegener was born on 3 April 1878 in Berlin.
When did Kurt Wegener die?
Kurt Wegener died on 28 February 1964 in Munich.
What was Kurt Wegener's occupation?
Kurt Wegener was a meteorologist, explorer, geophysicist and polar explorer.
What nationality was Kurt Wegener?
Kurt Wegener was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kurt Wegener. https://biography.guide/kurt-wegener/
MLA: "Kurt Wegener." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kurt-wegener/.
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