THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Karl von Terzaghi
Austrian geotechnical engineer known as the "father of soil mechanics" (1883–1963)
Karl von Terzaghi was born on October 2, 1883 in Prague, Czech Republic and died on October 25, 1963, aged 80.
Born
October 2, 1883
Karl von Terzaghi died aged 80.
Died: October 25, 1963
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Professions
- inventor, geologist, university teacher
- Citizenship
- Austria, United States
More about Karl von Terzaghi
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
All birth date sources
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- BnF authorities
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- SNAC
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Czech National Authority Database
- Integrated Authority File
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Questions people ask
How old was Karl von Terzaghi when they died?
Karl von Terzaghi died aged 80.
When is Karl von Terzaghi’s birthday?
Karl von Terzaghi’s recorded birthday is October 2.
Where was Karl von Terzaghi born?
Karl von Terzaghi was born in Prague, Czech Republic.
When did Karl von Terzaghi die?
Karl von Terzaghi died on October 25, 1963.