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Hendrik van der Bijl

1887 – 1948

South African academic

Engineer

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About Hendrik van der Bijl

Lived 1887 – 1948 (aged 61). Hendrik van der Bijl was a South African engineer.

Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl FRS

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Important facts

Born

23 November 1887, Pretoria

Birth century

19th century

Died

2 December 1948, Johannesburg

Occupation

Engineer

Nationality

South Africa

Education

Leipzig University, Eskom, Mittal Steel South Africa, University of Pretoria

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society

Also known as

Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hendrik van der Bijl's

Alexander Graham Bell

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hendrik van der Bijl?

South African academic (1887-1948)

When was Hendrik van der Bijl born?

Hendrik van der Bijl was born on 23 November 1887 in Pretoria.

When did Hendrik van der Bijl die?

Hendrik van der Bijl died on 2 December 1948 in Johannesburg.

What was Hendrik van der Bijl's occupation?

Hendrik van der Bijl was an engineer.

What nationality was Hendrik van der Bijl?

Hendrik van der Bijl was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hendrik van der Bijl

· Wikidata: Q1582832

· DBpedia: Hendrik van der Bijl

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