Storm Bull (October 20, 1856 – November 17, 1907) was a Norwegian American immigrant, engineer, and educator. He was the 33rd mayor of Madison, Wisconsin.[1]
Storm Bull | |
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| 33rd Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1901 – April 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Mathias J. Hoven |
| Succeeded by | John W. Groves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1856 Bergen, Hordaland, Norway |
| Died | November 17, 1907 (aged 51) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Stomach cancer |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 1 |
| Education | Federal Polytechnic School |
| Profession | Engineer, educator |
Biography
editStorm Bull was born in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway.[2] He was a nephew of the violinist Ole Bull.[2] He was educated at the Polytechnic Institute in Zurich, Switzerland, where he graduated with a degree in engineering in 1877.[2] He first arrived in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1879, where became a professor in the engineering department of the University of Wisconsin. He was subsequently appointed a professor in mechanical engineering and later professor in steam engineering.[2][3]
Bull held memberships in the Western Society of Engineers, American Society for Engineering Education and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He also served as mayor of Madison, Wisconsin, for one term, from April 1901 to April 1902.[2][4] He was a Unitarian.[5]
Bull died of stomach cancer in Madison in 1907.[2]
References
edit- ^ "WI BIO - Dane Co - BULL, Storm". Biographical Review of Dane County, WI. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Cancer Kills Storm Bull". The Journal Times. Racine, WI. November 18, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved February 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hustvedt, Lloyd (2001). "Bull, Storm (1856-1907). Letters, 1894-1906. 1 volume. P 774" (PDF). Guide to the Archives of The Norwegian-American Historical Association. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
- ^ "Storm Bull". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
- ^ "Prof. Storm Bull Is Laid to Rest". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. November 20, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved February 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
Other sources
edit- Howe, Charles S. (ed) (1909) "Papers, Reports, Discussions, etc." of the Journal of Engineering Education (Brooklyn, NY: Pratt Institution. Volume 16. page 407)
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