Tag Archives: Carl Zeiss

200th Birthday of Carl Zeiss

Posted on September 11, 2016 by vanbraman

September 11, 2016 marked the 200th birthday of Carl Zeiss. Carl Zeiss was born on September 11, 1816 in Weimar, Germany. Today many people equate the name Zeiss with quality and think of camera lenses or binoculars. Today the Zeiss … Continue reading →

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Notable Jena Gravestones

Posted on August 29, 2015 by vanbraman

Today I took a long walk through the city of Jena. One of my goals for the day was to visit several grave stones. Of course many of you know that I enjoy family history and genealogy so visiting cemeteries … Continue reading →

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