About Konrad Grebe
Lived 1907 – 1972 (aged 65). Konrad Grebe was a German inventor, mining engineer, miner and engineer.
Konrad Grebe (7 June 1907 – 12 July 1972) was a German mining engineer and inventor.
Life
He worked as a mining engineer in Ibbenbüren for German company Preussag. In 1937, Grebe invented the Kohlenhobel (coal plow). Grebe was married to Luise Grebe. He was buried at central cemetery in Ibbenbüren.
Awards 1943: Ehrenzeichen pioneer of labour 1962: Rudolf-Diesel-Medaille
Literature Hans Röhrs: Die Wiege des Kohlenhobels (with short biography of Konrad Grebes) Klaus Rotte: Kohlenhobel revolutionierte Bergbau: Konrad Grebe – Pionier der Arbeit. in: Ibbenbürener Volkszeitung, 30 December 1998
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Konrad Grebe?
mining engineer and inventor (1907-1972)
When was Konrad Grebe born?
Konrad Grebe was born on 7 June 1907 in Schiffweiler.
When did Konrad Grebe die?
Konrad Grebe died on 12 July 1972 in Wuppertal.
What was Konrad Grebe's occupation?
Konrad Grebe was an inventor, mining engineer, miner and engineer.
What nationality was Konrad Grebe?
Konrad Grebe was German.
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