Kurt Magnus (radio personality)
German radio broadcasting pioneer
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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 State Collection Company for Public Goods.[1][3]
He was the first president (1951-1962) of the Goethe-Institut.[4]
The Kurt Magnus Award 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