Alfons Gabriel
Alfons Gabriel (1894–1976) was an Austrian geographer, explorer and travel writer who made several trips to the deserts of Iran, in 1927, 1928, 1933, and 1937. Gabriel wrote five books about his trips and findings. His book Durch Persiens Wüsten (1935) is translated into Persian.
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Alfons Gabriel
- Name
- Alfons Gabriel
- Born
- 1894
- Birthplace
- Austria
- Died
- 1976
- Occupation
- Geographer, travel writer, author, explorer
- Fields
- geography · medicine · tropical medicine · travel book
- Languages
- German
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Alfons Gabriel (1894–1976) was an Austrian geographer, explorer and travel writer who made several trips to the deserts of Iran, in 1927, 1928, 1933, and 1937. Gabriel wrote five books about his trips and findings. His book Durch Persiens Wüsten (1935) is translated into Persian.
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The recorded working language is German. The field of work recorded is geography, medicine and tropical medicine. Employment is recorded with Vienna University of Economics and Business. Work by Alfons Gabriel is recorded in the collections of National Museum of World Cultures.
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• Name — Alfons Gabriel • Born — 1894 • Birthplace — Austria • Died — 1976 • Occupation — Geographer, travel writer, author, explorer
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