Antonio Torroja i Miret

Summary

Antonio Torroja i Miret is a human^[1]. Born in Tarragona^[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1888^[3]. He died in Barcelona^[4]. He died on May 4, 1974^[5]. He worked as a professor^[6], politician^[7], mathematician^[8], and engineer^[9].

Key Facts

• Antonio Torroja i Miret's place of birth was Tarragona^[2].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret passed away in Barcelona^[4].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret was born on September 12, 1888^[3].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret died on May 4, 1974^[5].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret's father was Eduardo Torroja Caballe^[10].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret held citizenship in Spain^[11].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret's professions included professor^[6].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret's professions included politician^[7].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret's professions included mathematician^[8].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret's professions included engineer^[9].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret held the position of Rector of the University of Barcelona^[12].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret held the position of procurador en Cortes^[13].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret held the position of procurador en Cortes^[14].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret held the position of procurador en Cortes^[15].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret held the position of member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences^[16].
• Among Antonio Torroja i Miret's employers was University of Barcelona^[17].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid^[18].
• A notable student of Antonio Torroja i Miret was Pere Puig i Adam^[19].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise^[20].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic^[21].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret was a member of Circolo Matematico di Palermo^[22].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret was a member of Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences^[23].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret was a member of Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona^[24].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret is recorded as male^[25].
• Antonio Torroja i Miret's instance of is recorded as human^[26].

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Origins and Family

Antonio Torroja i Miret was born in Tarragona^[2]. He was born on September 12, 1888^[3]. His father was Eduardo Torroja Caballe^[10].

Education

Antonio Torroja i Miret's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor^[6], politician^[7], mathematician^[8], and engineer^[9]. Among Antonio Torroja i Miret's employers was University of Barcelona^[17]. Positions held include Rector of the University of Barcelona^[12], a position^[27], in Spain^[28]; procurador en Cortes^[13], a public office^[29], in Spain^[30], founded in 1943^[31]; and member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences^[16]. A notable student of him was Pere Puig i Adam^[19]. Doctoral students include José María Planas Corbella^[32], 1910–1936^[33], of Spain^[34], specialised in geometry^[35] and Albert Dou^[36], a highway engineer^[37], 1915–2009^[38], of Spain^[39], awarded the honorary doctorate of the University of Malaga^[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise^[20], a grade of an order^[41], in Spain^[42] and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic^[21], a grade of an order^[43], in Spain^[44].

Death and Burial

Antonio Torroja i Miret died on May 4, 1974^[5]. He passed away in Barcelona^[4].

FAQs

Where was Antonio Torroja i Miret born?

Antonio Torroja i Miret's place of birth was Tarragona^[2].

Where did Antonio Torroja i Miret die?

Antonio Torroja i Miret passed away in Barcelona^[4].

Who were Antonio Torroja i Miret's parents?

Antonio Torroja i Miret's father was Eduardo Torroja Caballe^[10].

What did Antonio Torroja i Miret do for work?

Antonio Torroja i Miret worked as professor^[6], politician^[7], mathematician^[8], and engineer^[9].

Where did Antonio Torroja i Miret go to school?

Antonio Torroja i Miret was educated at Complutense University of Madrid^[18].

What awards did Antonio Torroja i Miret receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise^[20] and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic^[21].