Ludwig Dürr

Dr. Ludwig Dürr (4 June 1878, in Stuttgart – 1 January 1956, in Friedrichshafen) was an airship designer.

After completing training as a mechanic, Dürr continued his training at the Königliche Baugewerkschule (Royal School of Engineering). In 1898 he entered the German Navy, but was discharged at the end of the year.

Beginning in 1899, Dürr worked for Ferdinand von Zeppelin. After assisting in the construction of the first zeppelin airship, the LZ 1, he himself began to construct airships and lightweight construction parts. All of the following zeppelin designs were Dürr's. He was employed by the Zeppelin company until its dissolution in 1945, from 1915 on as technical director.

On 19 July 1923 he married Lydia Beck; they had two daughters and two sons.

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