Karl von Terzaghi
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Summary
Karl von Terzaghi was born on October 2, 1883[1], in Prague[2]. He died on October 25, 1963[3], in Winchester[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], university teacher[6], and geologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,392 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 1, 1963[9]
- Spouse: Ruth Doggett Terzaghi[10]
- Child: Eric A. Terzaghi[11], Margaret Terzaghi-Howe[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13], Austria[14]
- Field of work: civil engineer[15]
- Employer: Harvard University[16], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[17], Boğaziçi University[18], TU Wien[19], Istanbul Technical University[20]
- Educated at: University of Graz[21], Graz University of Technology[22]
- Award received: Frank P. Brown Medal[23], Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[24], Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Graz[25], Norman Medal[26]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Karl von Terzaghi[29]
- Family name: Terzaghi[30]
- Given name: Karl[31]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33]
- Interested in: architectural engineering[34]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[35]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Karl von Terzaghi include Terzaghi Lecture[36], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1963[39].
Why It Matters
Karl von Terzaghi has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Terzaghi Lecture[36], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1963[39].
FAQs
Where was Karl von Terzaghi born?
Karl von Terzaghi was born in Prague[2].
Where did Karl von Terzaghi die?
Karl von Terzaghi died in Winchester[4].
Who was Karl von Terzaghi married to?
Karl von Terzaghi's spouses include Ruth Doggett Terzaghi[10].
What did Karl von Terzaghi do for work?
Karl von Terzaghi worked as an inventor[5], university teacher[6], and geologist[7].
Where did Karl von Terzaghi go to school?
Karl von Terzaghi was educated at University of Graz[21] and Graz University of Technology[22].
What awards did Karl von Terzaghi receive?
Honors received include Frank P. Brown Medal[23], Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[24], Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Graz[25], and Norman Medal[26].