Georg Knorr

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1859 – 1911

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Who was Georg Knorr?

Theodor Georg Knorr, was an engineer and entrepreneur on the field of railroad technology and founder of the company Knorr-Bremse. He is particularly remembered for his role in the development of the compressed air brake.

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Born
Nov 13, 1859
West Prussia
Also known as
  • Theodor Georg Knorr
Nationality
  • Germany
Profession
Employment
  • Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Limited
    (1905 - )
Died
Apr 15, 1911
Davos

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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