D.aniel Rudolf Trumpy

Background

Trumpy, D.aniel Rudolf was born on August 16, 1921 in Glarus, Switzerland. Son of Daniel and Maria Magdalena (Dürst) Trumpy.

Education

Diploma in Geology, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zurich, 1945; Dr Sc National, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zurich, 1947; Dr HC, U. Pierre & Marie Curie, Paris, 1977; Dr HC, U. Lausanne, 1987.

Career

Chef de travaux, U. Lausanne, 1947-1953; professor, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zurich, 1953-1986; professor, U. Zurich, 1956-1986. Dean Science Faculty, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zurich, 1964-1968. Treasurer International Union Geol.Scis., 1964-1968, president, 1976-1980.

Achievements

• D.aniel Rudolf Trumpy has been listed as a noteworthy Geology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the United States National Academy Science, Academy des Sciences/Paris, Academy Europaea.

Connections

Married Marianne Marthe Landry, October 2, 1948. Children: Barbara E., Daniel M.

Father:

Daniel Trumpy

Mother:

Maria Magdalena (Dürst) Trumpy

Spouse:

Marianne Marthe Landry

child:

Daniel M. Trumpy

child:

Barbara E. Trumpy