After some introductory remarks, the various stages in the life of Professo
r Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Dr.-Ing.hc. Armin Schoklitsch are described. Specia
l reference is made to the very close interaction between his professional
career and the turbulent history of the 20th century. The article is comple
ted by a chronological table and a complete list of known publications.