Ambros Speiser

Swiss engineer (1922-2003)
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Ambros Speiser was born on November 13, 1922, in Basel[1][2], and died on May 10, 2003, in Aarau[1][2]. He was buried at Liebefels cemetery[3]. He was married to Margrit Schenk[1].

Educated at ETH Zurich[1], Speiser worked in the fields of electrical engineering and computer science[4]. His professional roles included computer scientist, electrical engineer, teacher, and entrepreneur[4]. His notable works include ERMETH[1].

Throughout his career, he was employed by ETH Zurich from 1952 to 1956, IBM Research – Zurich from 1956 to 1966, and Brown, Boveri & Cie from 1966 to 1987[1]. He also served as chairperson from 1965 to 1968[5]. Speiser received an honorary doctorate from ETH Zürich[6].

Ambros Speiser

Summary

Ambros Speiser is a human[1]. His place of birth was Basel[2]. He was born on November 13, 1922[3]. He died in Aarau[4]. He died on May 10, 2003[5]. He worked as a computer scientist[6], electrical engineer[7], teacher[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ambros Speiser's place of birth was Basel[2].
  • Ambros Speiser passed away in Aarau[4].
  • Ambros Speiser was born on November 13, 1922[3].
  • Ambros Speiser died on May 10, 2003[5].
  • Burial took place at Liebefels cemetery[11].
  • Ambros Speiser's father was Ernst Speiser[12].
  • Among Ambros Speiser's spouses was Margrit Schenk[13].
  • Ambros Speiser held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • Ambros Speiser worked as a computer scientist[6].
  • Ambros Speiser's professions included electrical engineer[7].
  • Ambros Speiser's professions included teacher[8].
  • Ambros Speiser's professions included entrepreneur[9].
  • Ambros Speiser's field of work was electrical engineering[15].
  • Ambros Speiser's field of work was computer[16].
  • Ambros Speiser held the position of chairperson[17].
  • Among Ambros Speiser's employers was IBM Research – Zurich[18].
  • Ambros Speiser was employed by ETH Zurich[19].
  • Ambros Speiser was employed by Brown, Boveri & Cie[20].
  • Ambros Speiser was educated at ETH Zurich[21].
  • Ambros Speiser's doctoral advisor was Eduard Stiefel[22].
  • Ambros Speiser's doctoral advisor was Ernst Baumann[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Ambros Speiser is ERMETH[24].
  • Ambros Speiser received the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[25].
  • Ambros Speiser is recorded as male[26].
  • Ambros Speiser's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Basel[2], Ambros Speiser… he was born on November 13, 1922[3]. His father was Ernst Speiser[12].

Education

Ambros Speiser's education included a stint at ETH Zurich[21]. Doctoral advisors include Eduard Stiefel[22], a mathematician[28], 1909–1978[29], of Switzerland[30], awarded the Honorary doctorate from the Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg[31], specialised in topology[32] and Ernst Baumann[23], a university teacher[33], 1909–1980[34], of Switzerland[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include computer scientist[6], electrical engineer[7], teacher[8], and entrepreneur[9]. Fields of work include electrical engineering[15], a branch of engineering[36] and computer[16], an invention[37]. Employers include IBM Research – Zurich[18], a research institute[38], in Switzerland[39], founded in 1956[40], headquartered in Rüschlikon[41]; ETH Zurich[19], an institute of technology[42], in Switzerland[43], founded in 1855[44], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[45]; and Brown, Boveri & Cie[20], a business[46], in Switzerland[47], founded in 1891[48], headquartered in Baden[49]. Ambros Speiser held the position of chairperson[17]. Doctoral students include Moheb Aziz Abdel-Messih[50]; John Robert Stock[51]; Gerhard Brumm[52]; Armin Frei[53], 1931–2012[54], of Switzerland[55]; Emil Hopner[56]; and Gabriel Minder[57].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ambros Speiser is ERMETH[24].

Recognition

Ambros Speiser received the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[25].

Personal Life

Among Ambros Speiser's spouses was Margrit Schenk[13].

Death and Burial

Ambros Speiser died on May 10, 2003[5]. He passed away in Aarau[4]. Burial took place at Liebefels cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ambros Speiser ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Ambros Speiser born?

Ambros Speiser's place of birth was Basel[2].

Where did Ambros Speiser die?

Ambros Speiser passed away in Aarau[4].

Who were Ambros Speiser's parents?

Ambros Speiser's father was Ernst Speiser[12].

Who was Ambros Speiser married to?

Ambros Speiser's spouses include Margrit Schenk[13].

What did Ambros Speiser do for work?

Ambros Speiser worked as computer scientist[6], electrical engineer[7], teacher[8], and entrepreneur[9].

Where did Ambros Speiser go to school?

Ambros Speiser was educated at ETH Zurich[21].

What awards did Ambros Speiser receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[25].

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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