Person

John A. Roebling

German-born American civil engineer

b. 1806 CE – d. 1869 CE World The Atlantic Lands

John Augustus Roebling (born Johann August Röbling, June 12, 1806 – July 22, 1869) is a German-born American civil engineer.

He is famous for his wire rope suspension bridge designs, in particular, the design of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Moran, J. (2017). John A. Roebling. History Atlas. Retrieved 30 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/john-a-roebling/

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