Robert Maillart

Swiss civil engineer, designer of the Salginatobel Bridge (1872-1940)
Person human Q123673
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Summary

Robert Maillart is a human[1]. He was born in Bern[2]. He was born on February 6, 1872[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on April 5, 1940[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], architect[7], and structural engineer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bern[2].
  • Robert Maillart passed away in Geneva[4].
  • Robert Maillart was born on February 6, 1872[3].
  • Robert Maillart died on April 5, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Petit-Saconnex Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Robert Maillart was Marie-Claire Blumer-Maillart[11].
  • Robert Maillart held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Robert Maillart worked as a civil engineer[6].
  • Robert Maillart worked as an architect[7].
  • Robert Maillart worked as a structural engineer[8].
  • Robert Maillart's education included a stint at ETH Zurich[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Maillart is Pont de Vessy[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Maillart is Pont de Lancy[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Maillart is Salginatobel Bridge[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Maillart is Rossgrabenbrücke (vgl. Rüeggisberg/BE)[17].
  • Robert Maillart's religion is recorded as reformed[18].
  • Robert Maillart is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Maillart's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Maillart's Commons category is recorded as Robert Maillart[21].
  • Robert Maillart's archives at is recorded as Image Archive of ETH Library[22].
  • Robert Maillart's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[23].
  • Robert Maillart's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[24].
  • Robert Maillart's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[25].
  • Robert Maillart's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[26].
  • Robert Maillart's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Maillart was born in Bern[2]. He was born on February 6, 1872[3].

Education

Robert Maillart's education included a stint at ETH Zurich[13]. He studied under Wilhelm Ritter[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], architect[7], and structural engineer[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Pont de Vessy[14], a road bridge[29], in Switzerland[30], founded in 1936[31]; Pont de Lancy[15], a road bridge[32], in Switzerland[33]; Salginatobel Bridge[16], a road bridge[34], in Switzerland[35], founded in 1930[36]; and Rossgrabenbrücke (vgl. Rüeggisberg/BE)[17], an architectural structure[37], in Switzerland[38].

Personal Life

A child of Robert Maillart was Marie-Claire Blumer-Maillart[11]. His religion is recorded as reformed[18].

Death and Burial

Robert Maillart died on April 5, 1940[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. Burial took place at Petit-Saconnex Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Maillart has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Robert Maillart born?

Robert Maillart's place of birth was Bern[2].

Where did Robert Maillart die?

Robert Maillart died in Geneva[4].

What did Robert Maillart do for work?

Robert Maillart worked as civil engineer[6], architect[7], and structural engineer[8].

Where did Robert Maillart go to school?

Robert Maillart was educated at ETH Zurich[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . ascelibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . museoreinasofia.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Geneva cemeteries – history and guide. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . ba.e-pics.ethz.ch. Retrieved . ba.e-pics.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Retrieved . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Retrieved . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Retrieved . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Retrieved . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Retrieved . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . revolvy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 345790
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  2. 23w ago · Arch2bot bot · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)
    Sex or gender → male
    Archives at → Image Archive of ETH Library, ETH Zurich University Archives, ETH Zurich University Archives +10
    Country of citizenship → Switzerland
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