Carl von Hoff
Carl von Hoff (born June 18, 1894 in Breitenbach (Bebra) , † March 25, 1969 in Essen ) was a German developer.
Life
Carl von Hoff was the son of the Breitenbach landowner K. von Hoff. He turned to mining after the First World War, in which he rode a submarine.
From April 6, 1959, he drove underground for two years in order to then work in the association for mining interests in Essen in the main office for mine rescue. He dealt with the technical development of new gas protection devices.
As early as 1924, the miners had safely working oxygen circulators available - important for the miners, who were often exposed to toxic gases underground. The carbon dioxide filter self-rescuer developed at that time also gained importance. Von Hoff also helped set up the mine rescue center in Essen-Kray.
Carl von Hoff was often on site as an expert himself in mining accidents. As early as 1926, he was awarded the life-saving medal on ribbon.
After August 8, 1956, he was also called to the terrible accident in the Belgian Bois du Cazier mine . 262 miners died - but it is said that Carl von Hoff's knowledge and his equipment were vital for many members of the mine rescue team during their rescue attempts. For this he was awarded by the Belgian King Baudouin in 1959.
Awards
- Life saving medal on ribbon
- Knight's Cross of the Leopold Order
- Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (?)
- Great Cross of Merit of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hoff, Carl von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German developer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 18, 1894 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Breitenbach (Bebra) |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 25, 1969 |
| Place of death | eat |