Hugo Kaulen Sr. (28 October 1869 - 9 July 1954) was a pioneering German balloonist. Biography He was born on 28 October 1869 in Ronsdorf. He had a son, Dr. Hugo Kaulen. Jr. From 13 to 17 December 1913 he stayed aloft for 87 hours. His record lasted until 1976. He died on 9 July 1954 in Wuppertal. References 1869 births 1954 deaths German balloonists Balloon flight record holders German aviation record holders