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Theodor Schwenk

1910 – 1986

German anthroposophist, engineer and water researcher

Hydraulic engineerAnthroposophistMechanical engineer
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About Theodor Schwenk

Lived 1910 – 1986 (aged 75). Theodor Schwenk was a German hydraulic engineer, anthroposophist and mechanical engineer.

Theodor Schwenk (1910–1986) was an anthroposophist, engineer and a pioneering water researcher who founded the Institute for Flow.

He is most well known for his book, Sensitive Chaos: The Creation of Flowing Forms in Water and Air, which explores subtle patterns and phenomena of water, air and their relationship to biological forms. The narrative of the book is in the tradition of Goethe and Rudolf Steiner, viewing nature as ruled by a single unifying principle which is apparent in all movement and form.

He was director of the Institute of Fluid Science in Herrischried, Germany.

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Who was Theodor Schwenk?

German anthroposophist, engineer and water researcher (1910–1986)

When was Theodor Schwenk born?

Theodor Schwenk was born on 8 October 1910 in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

When did Theodor Schwenk die?

Theodor Schwenk died on 29 September 1986 in Filderstadt.

What was Theodor Schwenk's occupation?

Theodor Schwenk was a hydraulic engineer, anthroposophist and mechanical engineer.

What nationality was Theodor Schwenk?

Theodor Schwenk was German.

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· Wikipedia: Theodor Schwenk

· Wikidata: Q90309

· DBpedia: Theodor Schwenk

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