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John A. Roebling
German-American engineer (1806–1869) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For his son, see Washington Roebling. For his grandson, see John A. Roebling II.
John Augustus Roebling (born Johann August Röbling; June 12, 1806 – July 22, 1869) was a German-born American civil engineer.[1] 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.
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![]() Roebling, c. 1866 | |
Born | Johann August Röbling (1806-06-12)June 12, 1806 |
Died | July 22, 1869(1869-07-22) (aged 63) New York City, U.S. |
Nationality | Prussian → American |
Known for | Brooklyn Bridge John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge |
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