Biography of Geologists, Paleontologists and Geographers Alfred Wegener

Alfred Wegener: Pioneer of Continental Drift Theory Early Life and Education:Alfred Lothar Wegener was born on November 1, 1880, in Berlin, Germany. His father, Richard Wegener, was a minister, theologian, and teacher. Alfred grew up in a scholarly environment, with a strong emphasis on education and intellectual pursuits. Wegener showed an early interest in natural sciences and meteorology. He studied […]