Karl von Terzaghi

Austrian geotechnical engineer known as the "father of soil mechanics" (1883–1963).

Born October 2nd, 1883 in Prague.

Died October 25th, 1963 at 80 years old in Winchester.

Occupations
geologist, inventor, university teacher
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson