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Albert Defant
Austrian meteorologist (1884-1974) · Austria · On the map · Academics · Died at 90
Albert Joseph Maria Defant was an Austrian meteorologist, oceanographer and climatologist. He published fundamental works on the physics of the atmosphere and ocean and is regarded as one of the founders of physical oceanography.
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1974Died24 December 1974Austrian Decoration for Science and ArtAward1956Emil Wiechert MedalAward1932Alexander Agassiz MedalAwardVega MedalAward1928Ackermann-Teubner Memorial AwardAward1884Born12 July 1884
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About this person
Country
Austria
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1974 · aged 90
