Magnus von Braun, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Magnus von Braun

German engineer

Date of Birth: 10-May-1919

Place of Birth: Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Date of Death: 21-Jun-2003

Profession: engineer, chemist, aerospace engineer

Nationality: United States, Germany

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Magnus von Braun

  • Magnus "Mac" Freiherr von Braun (10 May 1919 – 21 June 2003) was a German chemical engineer, Luftwaffe aviator, rocket scientist and business executive.
  • In his 20s he worked as a rocket scientist at Peenemünde and the Mittelwerk.
  • Aged 26 he emigrated to the United States via Operation Paperclip, where he worked for some years at Fort Bliss.
  • In 1955 he began a career as a senior executive with Chrysler's missile and later automotive divisions, retiring in 1975.
  • He lived for 58 years partially in the United States and partially in the United Kingdom until his death.
  • He was the brother of Sigismund and Wernher von Braun.

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