Alfred Jahn

Alfred Jahn (1915–1999) was a Polish geographer, university teacher and geomorphologist.

Alfred Jahn in brief

Born
1915
Died
1999
Known for
geographer, university teacher, geomorphologist, photographer and polar explorer
Place of birth
Lviv
Contents

Overview

Born at Lviv in 1915, died at Wrocław in 1999.

In detail

Alfred Jahn studied at Lviv University. the recorded working language is Polish.

Employment is recorded with University of Wrocław and Lviv University. Membership is recorded of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and Polish Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Albrecht Penck Medal, honorary doctor of the University of Wrocław, honorary doctor of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and honorary doctor of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University.

Sources

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    “Alfred Jahn”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2542839: Alfred Jahn

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