Waldemar Petersen

German entrepreneur (1880–1946)
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Summary

Waldemar Petersen was born on June 10, 1880[1], in Athens[2]. He died on February 27, 1946[3], in Darmstadt[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], university teacher[6], non-fiction writer[7], and electrical engineer[8].

Key Facts

  • Father: Waldemar Petersen[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Employer: Technical University of Darmstadt[11]
  • Educated at: Technical University of Darmstadt[12]
  • Doctoral advisor: Erasmus Kittler[13]
  • Award received: Wehrwirtschaftsführer[14]
  • Member of: Sturmabteilung[15], VDI – The Association of German Engineers[16], Alte Darmstädter Burschenschaft Germania[17], Corps Rhenania Darmstadt[18], Darmstädter Burschenschaft Germania[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[21]
  • Doctoral student: Hans Grünholz[22]
  • Family name: Petersen[23]
  • Given name: Waldemar[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
  • Name in native language: Waldemar Petersen[26]
  • Sibling: Hans Petersen[27], Wilhelm Petersen[28]

FAQs

Where was Waldemar Petersen born?

Waldemar Petersen was born in Athens[2].

Where did Waldemar Petersen die?

Waldemar Petersen passed away in Darmstadt[4].

Who were Waldemar Petersen's parents?

Waldemar Petersen's father was Waldemar Petersen[9].

What did Waldemar Petersen do for work?

Waldemar Petersen worked as an entrepreneur[5], university teacher[6], non-fiction writer[7], and electrical engineer[8].

Where did Waldemar Petersen go to school?

Waldemar Petersen was educated at Technical University of Darmstadt[12].

What awards did Waldemar Petersen receive?

Honors received include Wehrwirtschaftsführer[14].

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