German geologist and geographer (1864–1953).
Born January 1st, 1864 in Bonn.
Died March 28th, 1953 at 89 years old in Bonn.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson