Rudolf Hoernes
Austrian geologist
Died aged 61Libra
Biography
Rudolf Franz Moriz Hoernes (7 October 1850 – 20 August 1912) was an Austrian geologist, who taught at the University of Graz. He was known for his earthquake studies in 1878 and proposed a classification of earthquakes into subsidence earthquakes, volcanic earthquakes and tectonic earthquakes. In 1893, he published a detailed textbook on earthquake theory (Erdbebenkunde) from a geological point of view. Along with his "uncle" Eduard Suess, he was a major influence on academic geology in Austria.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- University of Graz
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Jenny Hoernes
- Children
- Tanna Kasimir-Hoernes
- Parents
- Moriz Hoernes
- Siblings
- Moriz Hoernes
Quick answers about Rudolf Hoernes
- How old was Rudolf Hoernes?
- Rudolf Hoernes died on August 20, 1912 at the age of 61.
- When is Rudolf Hoernes's birthday?
- Rudolf Hoernes was born on October 7, 1850.
- Where was Rudolf Hoernes born?
- Rudolf Hoernes was born in Vienna.
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- Rudolf Hoernes's zodiac sign is Libra.
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- Rudolf Hoernes is known as paleontologist, professor, geologist.
- Who has Rudolf Hoernes been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Rudolf Hoernes's spouse is or was Jenny Hoernes.
- How many children did Rudolf Hoernes have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Rudolf Hoernes.
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