Rittinger, Peter von#
Rittinger, Peter von, b. Novy Jičín, Czech Republic (then Neutitschein), Jan. 23, 1811, d. Vienna, Dec. 7, 1872, inventor, mining expert. Pioneer in ore-dressing techniques, constructed the first water-pressure engine; from 1840 in civil service (from 1850 in Vienna), then administrative head of the state domains and forests and of mines.
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