Background
Wegener, Charles William was born on July 29, 1921 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernest Henry and Stella (Nagel) Wegener.
Wegener, Charles William was born on July 29, 1921 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernest Henry and Stella (Nagel) Wegener.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1950.
Instructor humanities, University of Chicago, 1950-1951; assistant professor, University of Chicago, 1951-1958; associate professor, University of Chicago, 1958-1959; professor, University of Chicago, 1968-1991; Howard L. Willett professor, University of Chicago (College), 1973-1991; professor emeritus, University of Chicago (College), since 1991; master, University of Chicago (New Collegiate division, associate dean College), 1970-1976. Visiting professor Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1959-1960.
Served to First lieutenant, ordnance department Army of the United States, 1942-1946.
Married Elizabeth Boone Lamb, September 7, 1955. Children– Paula C. Schiller, Julie J. Schiller (foster children), Amy Elizabeth.