John Wolfe Barry
Sir John Wolfe Barry KCB FRS (7 December 1836 – 22 January 1918), the youngest son of famous architect Sir Charles Barry, was an English civil engineer of the late 19th and early 20th century. His most famous project is Tower Bridge over the River Thames in London which was constructed between 1886 and 1894. After receiving a knighthood in 1897, he added "Wolfe" to his inherited name in 1898 to become Sir John Wolfe Barry.
John Wolfe Barry | |
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| Born | 7 December 1836 London |
| Died | 22 January 1918 (aged 81) Delahaye House, Chelsea, London |
| Nationality | English |
| Education | Glenalmond College King's College, London |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Parent | Charles Barry |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Civil |
| Institutions | Institution of Civil Engineers (president) |
| Projects | Tower Bridge, Blackfriars Railway Bridge |
| Significant design | Cannon Street Railway Bridge, Kew Bridge, District line |
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