Rudolph Hering (February 26, 1847 – May 30, 1923) was a founder of modern environmental technology.
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| Born | February 26, 1847 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 30, 1923 (aged 76) New York, New York |
| Resting place | West Laurel Hill Cemetery |
| Education | Technische Universität Dresden |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
Biography
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Rudolph Hering was born in Philadelphia on February 26, 1847. He came to Dresden at age 13 to attend school there and studied civil engineering at the Technische Universität Dresden as a member of the German Student Corps Altsachsen. Hering was involved in the reversing of the Chicago river; his name features prominently in stories about the river reversal project.[1]
There is a medal named after him, sculpted by American-Serbian artist John David Brcin, and awarded each year by the American Society of Civil Engineers to engineers who excel in sanitation engineering.[2]
He died at his home in New York City on May 30, 1923.[3] He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.[4]
Notes
edit- ^ Water Supply & Distribution History II - Early Years.
- ^ American Society of Civil Engineers
- ^ "Dr. Rudolph Hering". The Philadelphia Inquirer. May 31, 1923. p. 26. Retrieved July 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rudolph Hering". www.remembermyjourney.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
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