Philipp Forchheimer - A biographical sketch

After some introductory remarks, the various stages in the life of Professo r Ing. Dr.rer.nat. Dr.techn.e.h. Philipp Forchheimer are described. Then an attempt is made to portray this outstanding person by looking at his relat ionship to some colleagues and relatives. The article is complemented by a complete list of known publications and a chronological table.