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Eduardo Torroja

Spanish structural engineer (1899-1961) · Spain · Architects · Died at 61

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Eduardo Torroja y Miret, 1st Marquess of Torroja was a Spanish structural engineer and a pioneer in the design of concrete shell structures.

A life in dates

2000Gold medal of the Spanish National Research CouncilAward1961Died15 June 19611956Honorary Doctor of the University of ToulouseAward1955Grand Cross of the Order of Civil MeritAward1954Wilhelm Exner MedalAward1946Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the WiseAward1899Born27 August 1899

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Awards

Gold medal of the Spanish National Research Council2000
Honorary Doctor of the University of Toulouse1956
Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit1955
Wilhelm Exner Medal1954
Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise1946

In their orbit

Child: José Antonio Torroja Cavanillas

About this person

Country
Spain
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1961 · aged 61

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