German climatologist and geophysicist (1880–1930). Alfred Wegener was born on 1 November 1880 in what is now Germany. Alfred Wegener is remembered as a meteorologist, university teacher and polar explorer, a citizen of Germany. Notable works include “The Origin of continents and oceans”. Positions held included professor.
Before and after
- 27 June 1880Birth of Helen Keller
- 6 October 1880Founding of University of Southern California
- 15 October 1880Construction of Cologne Cathedral
- 26 October 1880Kimigayo
- 1 November 1880Birth of Alfred Wegener
- from 20 December 1880 to 23 March 1881First Boer War
- 31 December 1880Birth of George Marshall
- 1881Launch of Los Angeles Times
- 1881Founding of Natural History Museum
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The era
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