John A. Roebling

John A. Roebling
Roebling, c. 1866
Born
Johann August Röbling

(1806-06-12)June 12, 1806
DiedJuly 22, 1869(1869-07-22) (aged 63)
NationalityPrussian → American
Known forBrooklyn Bridge
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

John Augustus Roebling (born Johann August Röbling; June 12, 1806 – July 22, 1869) was a German-born American civil engineer.[1] He designed and built wire rope suspension bridges, in particular the Brooklyn Bridge, which has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

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