Adam Clark (engineer)
Adam Clark (Hungarian: Clark Ádám; 14 August 1811 – 23 June 1866) was a Scottish civil engineer who is best known for his career in Hungary. His most famous work is the Széchenyi Chain Bridge over the Danube River in Budapest, which was one of the longest bridges in the world when it opened. Clark oversaw its construction from 1839 to 1849, and ensured its safety during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. He remained in Hungary after the bridge's completion, and married a Hungarian.
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Adam Clark, as depicted by Miklós Barabás | |
| Born | 14 August 1811 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 23 June 1866 (aged 54) Buda, Hungary |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | Construction of Széchenyi Chain Bridge |
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