Otto Mayr
German historian of technology
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Summary
Otto Mayr was born on January 1, 1930[1], in Essen[2]. He died on February 10, 2025[3], in Lindau[4]. He worked as a historian of technology[5], historian[6], and mechanical engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 2, 1930[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Field of work: technique[11], history[12], history of technology[13], museology[14]
- Position held: museum director[15]
- Employer: Rochester Institute of Technology[16], Deutsches Museum[17]
- Educated at: University of Rochester[18], Technical University of Munich[19]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family name: Mayr[22]
- Given name: Otto[23]
- Work location: Munich[24], Virginia[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[27]
FAQs
Where was Otto Mayr born?
Otto Mayr's place of birth was Essen[2].
Where did Otto Mayr die?
Otto Mayr died in Lindau[4].
What did Otto Mayr do for work?
Otto Mayr worked as a historian of technology[5], historian[6], and mechanical engineer[7].
Where did Otto Mayr go to school?
Otto Mayr was educated at University of Rochester[18] and Technical University of Munich[19].
What awards did Otto Mayr receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].