Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

August Karolus Biography and Timeline

Follow August Karolus through 2 dated historical records for Germany.

August Karolus, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1926–1926Years on this page

1926

Kerr Cell Light-Speed Measurement

Physicist · Leipzig · Science / Physics

Uses a Kerr-cell method in Leipzig to obtain a highly accurate measurement of light speed.

Physics Professorship

Professor · Leipzig · Science / Physics

Receives a Leipzig professorship and develops high-speed optical and television-related techniques.

Role range: 1926-1945

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