René Koechlin

French-Swiss engineer (1866–1951)
Person human Q23023962
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Summary

René Koechlin was born on August 4, 1866[1], in Buhl[2]. He died on June 30, 1951[3], in Blonay[4]. He worked as an art collector[5], civil engineer[6], industrialist[7], and engineer[8].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9], France[10]
  • Educated at: ETH Zurich[11]
  • Award received: Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[12], Commander of the Legion of Honour[13]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family: Koechlin family[16]
  • Commons category: René Koechlin[17]
  • Family name: Koechlin[18]
  • Given name: René[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20], French[21]
  • Name in native language: René Koechlin[22]
  • Sibling: Maurice Koechlin[23]
  • Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[24]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]

FAQs

Where was René Koechlin born?

René Koechlin's place of birth was Buhl[2].

Where did René Koechlin die?

René Koechlin passed away in Blonay[4].

What did René Koechlin do for work?

René Koechlin worked as an art collector[5], civil engineer[6], industrialist[7], and engineer[8].

Where did René Koechlin go to school?

René Koechlin was educated at ETH Zurich[11].

What awards did René Koechlin receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[12] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[13].

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  3. [15] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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