About Max Kämper
Lived 1879 – 1916 (aged 36). Max Kämper was a German speleologist, mining engineer and engineer.
Max Kämper (16 December 1879 in Jüterbog – 10 November 1916 in Sailly-Saillisel) was a German mining engineer.
His 1908 survey and map of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, assisted by cave guide Ed Bishop, represent the first accurate instrumental survey of portions of the cave system. Kämper arrived at Mammoth Cave in 1908 and left 8 months later in 1909.
Kämper was killed in trench warfare at the Somme River in north-eastern France, on 10 November 1916, during the closing days of the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in the War Cemetery of Cambrai near Arras, France.
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Who was Max Kämper?
German mining engineer (1879-1916)
When was Max Kämper born?
Max Kämper was born on 16 December 1879 in Jüterbog.
When did Max Kämper die?
Max Kämper died on 10 November 1916.
What was Max Kämper's occupation?
Max Kämper was a speleologist, mining engineer and engineer.
What nationality was Max Kämper?
Max Kämper was German.
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