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Kurt Magnus

German scientist and engineer (1912-2003) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 91

Kurt Magnus was a German scientist, expert in the field of applied mechanics, a pioneer of mechatronics, modern navigation technology and inertial sensors.

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A life in dates

2003Died12 December 20031989Grashof Commemorative MedalAward1986Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and ArtAward1983Wilhelm Exner MedalAward1982Ludwig-Prandtl-RingAward1912Born8 September 1912

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Awards

Grashof Commemorative Medal1989
Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art1986
Wilhelm Exner Medal1983
Ludwig-Prandtl-Ring1982

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2003 · aged 91