Background
Mahnert, Volker was born on December 3, 1943 in Innsbruck, Austria. Arrived in Switzerland, 1971. Son of Klaus and Hanna (Kindl) Mahnert.
Mahnert, Volker was born on December 3, 1943 in Innsbruck, Austria. Arrived in Switzerland, 1971. Son of Klaus and Hanna (Kindl) Mahnert.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Innsbruck, 1971.
Curator herpetology, Museum Geneva, 1971-1989; director, Museum Geneva, since 1989; associate professor, U. Geneva, since 1991.
Member American Society Arachnology, British Society Arachnology, Society Suisse de Zoologie, Society Entomologique Suisse, Society Zoological de France, European Association Zoological Nomenclature, International Commission Zoological Nomenclature, Biological Society Washington, Society Europénne d'Arachnologie, New York Academy of Sciences, Society Biospéologie France.
Married May 25, 1971. Children: Jan, Annick.