Gerhard von Gruenewaldt

Background

Gruenewaldt, Gerhard von was born on August 10, 1942 in Hohensalzah, Germany. Son of Arthur and Maria (von Cube) von Gruenewaldt. arrived in South Africa, 1952.

Education

Master of Science, U. Pretoria, South Africa, 1967; Doctor of Science, U. Pretoria, South Africa, 1972.

Career

Professor geology, U. Pretoria, 1974-1991; head department geology, U. Pretoria, 1978-1991; chair School Mining and Mineral Science, U. Pretoria, 1989-1991; director, Institute for Geological Research on the Bushveld Complex, 1974-1991; vice president, Foundation for Research Development, Pretoria, since 1992.

Achievements

• Gerhard von Gruenewaldt has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Geological Society South Africa (Draper Memorial award 1990). Member Academy Science of South Africa (founder), Society for Economics Geologists, International Association for Genesis of Ore Deposits, South African Council Natural Scientists.

Connections

Married Judith Harris, April 2, 1966. 2 children.

Father:

Arthur Gruenewaldt

Mother:

Maria (von Cube) Gruenewaldt

Spouse:

Judith Harris