John A. Roebling | |
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Born | Johann August Röbling June 12, 1806 |
Died | July 22, 1869 New York City, U.S. | (aged 63)
Nationality | Prussian → American |
Known for | Brooklyn 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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