Friedrich Springorum
German entrepreneur and engineer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
German entrepreneur and engineer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Friedrich Springorum (1 April 1858 in Schwelm – 16 May 1938 in Dortmund) was a German engineer and entrepreneur.[1]
From 1908 to 1921, Friedrich Springorum became general director and sole board member of Hoesch AG. Springorum was also a co-founder of the Society of Friends and Sponsors of RWTH Aachen e. V. (ProRWTH), which has been awarding the Springorum commemorative coin since 1925.[2]
On 24 October 1920, Springorum was awarded honorary citizenship by the RWTH Aachen. He was also awarded the title of a council of commerce and received an honorary doctorate from the TH Breslau and University of Leeds. Springorum was also politically active and was a member of the city council of Dortmund.[citation needed] Springorum was married. His sons were Fritz Springorum (1886-1942) and Otto Springorum (1890-1955).
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