Robert Durrer

Swiss engineer (1890-1978)
Person human Q3435010
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Robert Durrer

Summary

Robert Durrer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Arbon[2]. He was born on November 18, 1890[3]. He passed away in Zumikon[4]. He died on February 13, 1978[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], metallurgist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Durrer's place of birth was Arbon[2].
  • Robert Durrer died in Zumikon[4].
  • Robert Durrer was born on November 18, 1890[3].
  • Robert Durrer died on February 13, 1978[5].
  • Robert Durrer's father was Eduard Durrer[10].
  • Robert Durrer's mother was Anna Stoffel[11].
  • Robert Durrer held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Robert Durrer's professions included engineer[6].
  • Robert Durrer's professions included metallurgist[7].
  • Robert Durrer worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Robert Durrer held the position of board member[13].
  • Robert Durrer held the position of full professor[14].
  • Robert Durrer held the position of full professor[15].
  • Robert Durrer held the position of chief technology officer[16].
  • Robert Durrer held the position of president of the steering committee[17].
  • Robert Durrer held the position of board member[18].
  • Among Robert Durrer's employers was Technische Universität Berlin[19].
  • Among Robert Durrer's employers was ETH Zurich[20].
  • Robert Durrer was educated at RWTH Aachen University[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Durrer is Die Metallurgie des Eisens[22].
  • Robert Durrer received the Bessemer Gold Medal[23].
  • Robert Durrer received the honorary doctorate[24].
  • Robert Durrer received the Ehrensenator[25].
  • Robert Durrer was a member of Stahlinstitut VDEh[26].
  • Robert Durrer's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Arbon[2], Robert Durrer… he was born on November 18, 1890[3]. His father was Eduard Durrer[10]. His mother was Anna Stoffel[11].

Education

Robert Durrer was educated at RWTH Aachen University[21]. He earned the academic degree of Doktoringenieur[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], metallurgist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Technische Universität Berlin[19], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1946[31], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[32] and ETH Zurich[20], an institute of technology[33], in Switzerland[34], founded in 1855[35], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[36]. Positions held include board member[13], a position[37]; full professor[14], an academic rank[38]; chief technology officer[16], a corporate title[39]; president of the steering committee[17]; and chairperson[40], a type of position[41].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Durrer is Die Metallurgie des Eisens[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Bessemer Gold Medal[23], an award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1874[44]; honorary doctorate[24], a title of honor[45]; and Ehrensenator[25], an award[46].

Personal Life

Robert Durrer's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].

Death and Burial

Robert Durrer died on February 13, 1978[5]. He passed away in Zumikon[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Durrer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

FAQs

Where was Robert Durrer born?

Robert Durrer was born in Arbon[2].

Where did Robert Durrer die?

Robert Durrer passed away in Zumikon[4].

Who were Robert Durrer's parents?

Robert Durrer's father was Eduard Durrer[10]. Robert Durrer's mother was Anna Stoffel[11].

What did Robert Durrer do for work?

Robert Durrer worked as engineer[6], metallurgist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Robert Durrer go to school?

Robert Durrer was educated at RWTH Aachen University[21].

What awards did Robert Durrer receive?

Honors received include Bessemer Gold Medal[23], honorary doctorate[24], and Ehrensenator[25].

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  19. [27] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Die Metallurgie des Eisens
    Academic degree Doktoringenieur
    Given name Robert
    Family name Dürrer
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