Hugo Kaulen Explained

Hugo Kaulen Sr. (28 October 1869 - 9 July 1954) was a pioneering German balloonist.

Biography

He was born on 28 October 1869 in Ronsdorf. He had a son, Dr. Hugo Kaulen. Jr.[1]

From 13 to 17 December 1913 he stayed aloft for 87 hours. His record lasted until 1976. He died on 9 July 1954 in Wuppertal.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2 Foreign Entrants Hold Balloon Race Will End In Wilds . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103095102/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/courant/access/812980542.html?dids=812980542:812980542&FMT=CITE&FMTS=CITE:AI&type=historic&date=Aug+29,+1930&author=&pub=Hartford+Courant&desc=2+Foreign+Entrants+Hold+Balloon+Race+Will+End+In+Wilds&pqatl=google . dead . November 3, 2012 . . August 29, 1930 . 2010-07-28.
  2. News: Hugo Kaulen . . July 12, 1954 . 2010-07-28-->.

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