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Kurt Diebner

German physicist (1905-1964) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 59

Kurt Diebner was a German nuclear physicist who is well known for directing and administering parts of the German nuclear weapons program, a secretive program aiming to build nuclear weapons for Nazi Germany during World War II. He was appointed the project's administrative director after Adolf Hitler authorized it.

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Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1964 · aged 59