Karl von Terzaghi

Austrian geotechnical engineer known as the "father of soil mechanics".

Born October 2nd, 1883 in Prague. [ref]

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

Occupations
geologist, inventor, university teacher
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull