Joachim Giæver
Joachim Gotsche Giæver (15 August 1856 – 29 May 1925) was a Norwegian born, American civil engineer who designed major structures in the United States.
Joachim Gotsche Giæver | |
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| Born | 15 August 1856 Lyngen, Norway |
| Died | 29 May 1925 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | American, Norwegian |
| Education | Trondhjems Tekniske Læreanstalt, 1881 |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Spouse | Louise Caroline Schmedling |
| Parent(s) | Jens Holmboe Giæver and Hanna Birgithe Holmboe |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Civil engineer |
| Projects | Constructed the framework of the Statue of Liberty |
| Awards | Knight, 1st class of the Order of St. Olav |
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