Peter Wegener

German-American physicist
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Summary

Peter Wegener was born on August 29, 1917[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on September 13, 2008[3], in New Haven[4]. He worked as a physicist[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Paul Wegener[7]
  • Mother: Lyda Salmonova[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9], United States[10]
  • Employer: Yale University[11]
  • Award received: Otto Laporte Award[12], Fellow of the American Physical Society[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Peter Wegener[15]
  • Archives at: Archive of the Deutsches Museum[16]
  • Family name: Wegener[17]
  • Given name: Peter[18], Paul[19]
  • Relative: Alfred Wegener[20], Kurt Wegener[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22], English[23]

FAQs

Where was Peter Wegener born?

Peter Wegener was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Peter Wegener die?

Peter Wegener passed away in New Haven[4].

Who were Peter Wegener's parents?

Peter Wegener's father was Paul Wegener[7]. Peter Wegener's mother was Lyda Salmonova[8].

What did Peter Wegener do for work?

Peter Wegener worked as a physicist[5].

What awards did Peter Wegener receive?

Honors received include Otto Laporte Award[12] and Fellow of the American Physical Society[13].

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  13. [16] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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