Destinul unui om excepţional - Nicolae Caranfil (1893 - 1978)
The destiny of an exceptional man - Nicolae Caranfil (1893 - 1978)
Author(s): Iolanda ConstantinescuSubject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Scientific Life
Published by: Editura Mega Print SRL
Keywords: Nicolae Caranfil; electrical engineer; minister;
Summary/Abstract: A central character of the 20th century, Nicolae Caranfil contributed significantly to the development of the exact sciences. He was an important electrical engineer and manager. He was also the remarkable manager of the gas works in Bucharest (1930). He wrote also inlightning pages during confusing times for the economy and social consciousness. He was the first Minister of the Air and Marine. He was an important intellectual. In the last 34 years of his life he was not allowed to return to Romania. He is buried in New York.
Journal: STUDII ȘI COMUNICĂRI/DIS
- Issue Year: 2/2009
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 163-169
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Romanian