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Ferdinand Freudenstein 1926-2006
Pages 92-97

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... They lived in London during the Blitz, moved briefly to Cambridge, and then spent several years in llandudno, North Wales. during this period his father and brother, were sent into exile in australia, since the British government regarded all adult male german citizens, even victims of Nazi anti-semitism, as enemy aliens.
From page 94...
... for the rest of his life, ferdinand was extremely grateful for what he considered an act of great kindness and generosity on Baker's part. after ferdinand received his Ph.d., he was appointed to an assistant professorship in columbia University's mechanical engineering department.
From page 95...
... He attracted prominent colleagues from abroad, some of whom he collaborated with on research projects. during a long career at columbia University, he and his students produced outstanding research results in most areas of modern kinematics.
From page 96...
... an interesting event occurred at an american society of Mechanical engineers meeting in san francisco in 1972, where freudenstein was the scheduled luncheon speaker. at one point, as part of the introduction, the moderator asked that "all the people in the room who are either part of the freudenstein academic family tree or feel that their work has been strongly influenced by their relation with him please rise from your seats." at that moment, almost all of the approximately 200 people in the room rose to their feet.
From page 97...
... as he is described in his professional life, so he was in his personal life: kind, gentle, modest, and thoughtful. He had a subtle sense of humor which was evident at special family gatherings when he would write spoofs and poetry relating to the occasion.


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