Wernher Von Braun
Physicist

Wernher Von Braun Net Worth

Wernher Von Braun was a renowned rocket scientist born on March 23, 1912 in Wyrzysk, Poland. He was a key figure in Germany's rocket development program and later went on to work for NASA, where he was instrumental in the development of the Saturn V booster, which was used to launch the first Americans to the moon. Von Braun's contributions to rocket science have been invaluable and his legacy will live on.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 23, 1912
Birth Place Wyrzysk, Poland
Age 108 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 16, 1977 (age 65)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)

About

One of the greatest rocket Scientists ever who, early on in his career, played a key role in Germany's rocket development program. While working for NASA, he played an integral role in the development of the Saturn V booster which later helped to land the first Americans on the moon.

Before Fame

He was a talented musician who committed Beethoven and Bach to memory.

Trivia

He is credited as being the "Father of Rocket Science" and in 1975 he received the National Medal of Science.

Family Life

He married Maria Luise von Quistorp, his cousin on his mother's side, on March 1, 1947. He and Maria had three children together.

Associated With

He was a rocket scientist as well as a accomplished amateur musician who could play Ludwig Van Beethoven and Bach from memory.

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