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Scottish engineer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Willet, M.Inst.C.E. (6 February 1815 – 15 August 1891)[1] was a Scottish engineer who was mainly involved in bridge design. His office was in Union Terrace, Aberdeen, as of 1882.[2]
John Willet | |
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Born | 6 February 1815 Kirkmichael, South Ayrshire, Scotland |
Died | 15 August 1891 76) Aberdeen, Scotland | (aged
Nationality | Scottish |
Known for | Bridge design |
At the age of 22, he became an apprentice to James Thomson.[1]
Willet married Mary Ann Rennie (1832–1915) in 1854.[3] They had at least two children: Archibald William Willet (1858–1942)[4] and Mary Annabelle Willet (1859–1928).[5]
He died in 1891, aged 76. He was interred in Allenvale Cemetery, Aberdeen. His wife and daughter are also buried there.
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