John Augustus Roebling
German-American engineer
John Augustus Roebling was born on June 12, 1806 in Mühlhausen/Thuringia and died on July 22, 1869 in New York City, aged 63. Recorded occupations: civil engineer, architect, engineer and businessperson. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia and United States. Fields of work: civil engineering. Notable works include “Brooklyn Bridge”. Educated at Bauakademie. Honours include National Inventors Hall of Fame.
- Born
- June 12, 1806 · Mühlhausen/Thuringia
- Died
- July 22, 1869 · New York City
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia, United States
- Occupations
- civil engineer, architect, engineer, businessperson
- Notable works
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Education
- Bauakademie
- Honours
- National Inventors Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 27 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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