Olympus (ÉÊËlÉªmpÉs) n. 1. (Placename) Mount Olympus a mountain in NE Greece: the highest mountain in Greece, believed in Greek mythology to be the dwelling place of the greater gods. Height: 2911 m (9550 ft). Modern Greek name: Ãlimbos. 2. (Placename) Mount Olympus a mountain in NW
Josef Seibel shoes began in 1886 in a small German village. This family held Shoe Company is today run by a fourth generation under Carl-August Seibel.
Alfred Wegener was born on November 1, 1880, in Germanyâs capital city, Berlin. His father, Richard Wegener, was a classical languages teacher and pastor. His mother, Anna Wegener, was a housewife. The Wegener family of two adults and five children â Alfred was the youngest â was quite well-off financially.