Hugo Kaulen

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Hugo Kaulen, Sr. (October 28, 1869 - July 9, 1954) was a pioneering German balloonist.

Biography

He was born on October 28, 1869 in Ronsdorf. He had a son, Dr. Hugo Kaulen. Jr.

On December 13, 1913 through December 17, 1913 he stayed aloft for 87 hours. His record lasted until 1976. He died on July 9, 1954 in Wuppertal.

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