Washington Roebling
Washington Augustus Roebling (May 26, 1837 – July 21, 1926) was an American civil engineer who supervised the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, designed by his father John A. Roebling. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War as an officer at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Washington Roebling | |
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Washington Augustus Roebling (1837-1926) | |
| Born | Washington Augustus Roebling May 26, 1837 |
| Died | July 21, 1926 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Spouse | Emily Warren Roebling |
| Children | John Augustus Roebling II |
| Engineering career | |
| Projects | Allegheny Bridge, Cincinnati-Covington Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge |
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