Charles Baird (engineer)

Charles Baird (20 December 1766 10 December 1843) was a Scottish engineer who played an important part in the industrial and business life of 19th-century St. Petersburg. His company specialised in steam-driven machinery and was responsible for Russia's first steamboat.

Charles Baird
Born(1766-12-20)20 December 1766
Died10 December 1843(1843-12-10) (aged 76)
NationalityScottish
OccupationEngineer
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