Sept. 16, 1925: Death of Alexander Friedmann

On June 16, 1888, Alexander Friedmann was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. An keen student from a young age, Friedmann studied mathematics and meteorology at St. Petersburg State University and the Aerological Observatory in Pavlovsk. After air force service in World War I, Friedmann taught at several institutions and traveled to discuss his research. InContinue reading “Sept. 16, 1925: Death of Alexander Friedmann”
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