Kurt Magnus (radio personality) explained

Kurt Magnus (March 28, 1887 – June 20, 1962) was a German lawyer and politician, best known as a pioneer in establishing radio broadcasting in Germany.^{[1] [2]}

He was born to Ernest and Louise Magnus in Kassel.^[1]

He was a member of the supervisory board and then chairman of the .^{[1] [3]}

He was the first president (1951-1962) of the Goethe-Institut.^[4]

The established by ARD in his name is given to young radio professionals since 1963.^[1]

Decorations

• Iron Cross, 2nd and 1st classes
• Knight's Cross of the House Order of Hohenzollern
• 1952: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
• 1957: Grand Cross with star of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Notes and References

1. https://www.deutsche-biographie.de/gnd118576186.html#ndbcontent Magnus, Kurt
2. https://www.lagis-hessen.de/pnd/118576186 Magnus, Kurt (ID = 4823)
3. Book: Magnus, Kurt. Kurt Magnus (radio personality)

   . Kurt Magnus (radio personality). 1954. One Million Tons of War Material for Peace; The History of STEG. R. Pflaum . 187–195.

4. https://www.goethe.de/en/uun/org/pra.html PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS