Erich Von Drygalski

Quick Facts

Full Name	Erich Von Drygalski
Occupation	Geologist
Date Of Birth	Feb 9, 1865(1865-02-09)
Age	159
Date Of Death	Jan 10, 1949 (83 age)
Birthplace	Germany
Country	Germany
Horoscope	Aquarius

Erich Von Drygalski Biography

Erich Von Drygalski is one of the most popular and richest Geologist who was born on February 9, 1865 in Germany, Germany. Famed geographer and geophysicist famous for his expedition to unknown parts of Antarctica aboard the vessel Gauss. He and his party were trapped by ice in the region for fourteen months during the expedition.

He and David Harvey are both famous geographers.

He had been married.

Erich Von Drygalski Net Worth

Erich Von Drygalski is one of the richest Geologist from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Erich Von Drygalski 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He earned his doctorate from University of Konigsberg and was an assistant at the Geodetic Institute.

Many locations have been named in his honor, including Drygalski Island, Drygalski Glacier, and the Drygalski crater on the moon.

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Erich Ranked on the list of most popular Geologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Erich Von Drygalski celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.

Top Facts about Erich Von Drygalski

1. Erich von Drygalski was a German geographer, geophysicist, and polar scientist.
2. He led the first German Antarctic expedition in 1901-1903.
3. The expedition discovered new land and mapped over 3500 km of coastline.
4. Drygalski Glacier in Antarctica is named after him.
5. He wrote several influential books on geography and polar exploration.
6. Drygalski Island in Greenland is also named after him.
7. He served as a professor at the University of Munich for many years.
8. Drygalski was awarded numerous honors for his scientific achievements.
9. His research contributed significantly to our understanding of Earth’s magnetic field.
10. He died in 1949 at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering polar exploration and scientific discovery.