Kurt Magnus (March 28, 1887 – June 20, 1962) was a German lawyer and politician, best known as a pioneer in establishing radio broadcasting in Germany.Magnus, Kurt, Neue Deutsche Biographie, vol 18, 1987, pp. 675-676Magnus, Kurt (ID = 4823) , :de:Landesgeschichtliches Informationssystem Hessen (State historical information system of Hesse)
He was born to Ernest and Louise Magnus in Kassel.
He was a member of the supervisory board and then chairman of the .
He was the first president (1951-1962) of the Goethe-Institut.PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Goethe-Institut
The established by ARD in his name is given to young radio professionals since 1963.
Decorations Iron Cross, 2nd and 1st classes Knight's Cross of the House Order of Hohenzollern 1952: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 1957: Grand Cross with star of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany References