Robert Stevenson (civil engineer)
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For the English railway and civil engineer, see Robert Stephenson.
For other people named Robert Stevenson, see Robert Stevenson (disambiguation).
Robert Stevenson, FRSE, FGS, FRAS, FSA Scot, MWS (8 June 1772 – 12 July 1850) was a Scottish civil engineer, and designer and builder of lighthouses.[2] His works include the Bell Rock Lighthouse.
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Robert Stevenson | |
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Born | (1772-06-08)8 June 1772 Glasgow, Scotland |
Died | 12 July 1850(1850-07-12) (aged 78) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Resting place | New Calton Cemetery, Edinburgh |
Nationality | Scottish |
Education | Andersonian Institute University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Civil engineer |
Spouse | Jean Smith[1] |
Children | Alan, David and Thomas |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Civil engineer |
Institutions | Royal Society of Edinburgh Geological Society Royal Astronomical Society Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Wernerian Society Institution of Civil Engineers |
Employer(s) | Northern Lighthouse Board |
Projects | Bell Rock Lighthouse |
Significant design | Lighthouses |
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