John A. Roebling
John Augustus Roebling (born Johann August Röbling; June 12, 1806 – July 22, 1869) was a German-born American civil engineer. 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.
John A. Roebling | |
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Roebling, c. 1866 | |
| Born | Johann August Röbling June 12, 1806 Mühlhausen, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died | July 22, 1869 (aged 63) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | Prussian → American |
| Known for | Brooklyn Bridge John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge |
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