Karl Sapper

Karl Theodor Sapper (6 February 1866 - 29 March 1945) was a German traveler, explorer, and antiquarian who is known for his research into the natural history, and cultures of Central America.

Education

Sapper studied geology in Munich and showed a vivid interest in geography.^[1]

Travel in Central America

In 1888 the young Sapper traveled to

Sapper traveled throughout central America, and spent some time working as a geologist for the government of Mexico. Sapper's diaries are filled with his observations on geology, weather, vegetation, as well as the social and economic situation of the local people. He drew geological maps of central America, and a large topology of Guatemala. Sapper published and became accepted as authority on central America.^[3]

Academic career in Germany

Sapper returned to Germany in 1900 aged 34, after 12 years in central America. He wrote his habilitation and was able to lecture at German universities. In 1902 Sapper was appointed professor of geography at the University of Tübingen, and in 1910 became professor at the University of Strasbourg. In 1919 he moved on to the University of Würzburg, becoming instrumental in establishing an institute of geography. He remained in this position until he retired in 1932.^[4]

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