Elie Radu

Elie Radu (April 20, 1853 October 10, 1931) was a distinguished Romanian civil engineer and academic. Over a span of some 50 years he completed over 60 major projects, constructing railways, roads, bridges, public buildings, and civic facilities. He was also a university professor, served as president of the Romanian Association of Engineers, and was elected honorary member of the Romanian Academy.

Elie Radu
Born(1853-04-20)April 20, 1853
Botoșani, Moldavia
Died10 October 1931(1931-10-10) (aged 78)
Resting placeBellu Cemetery, Bucharest
NationalityRomanian
Alma materAcademia Mihăileană
Université libre de Bruxelles
Occupation(s)Civil engineer, academic
Years active1877–1929
Employer(s)Ministry of Public Works
School of Bridges and Roads, Mines and Architecture
Politehnica University of Bucharest
Notable workBragadiru water supply network for Bucharest
Târgu Ocna – Comănești – Palanca railway
ChildrenMircea (son)
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