Washington Roebling
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Summary
Washington Roebling was born on May 26, 1837[1], in Butler County[2]. He died on July 21, 1926[3], in Trenton[4]. He worked as a civil engineer[5], engineer[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,232 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Saxonburg[9]
- Place of burial: Cold Spring Cemetery[10]
- Father: John Augustus Roebling[11]
- Spouse: Emily Warren Roebling[12]
- Child: John August Roebling II[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Field of work: engineer's degree[15]
- Educated at: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Washington Roebling[18]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[19]
- Participated in conflict: American Civil War[20]
- Family name: Roebling[21]
- Given name: Washington[22]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[23]
- Sibling: Charles G. Roebling[24]
- P14536: 404987[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Washington Roebling include Roebling Medal[26], a science award[27], in Internationality[28], founded in 1937[29].
Why It Matters
Washington Roebling has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Roebling Medal[26], a science award[27], in Internationality[28], founded in 1937[29].
FAQs
Where was Washington Roebling born?
Washington Roebling was born in Butler County[2].
Where did Washington Roebling die?
Washington Roebling died in Trenton[4].
Who were Washington Roebling's parents?
Washington Roebling's father was John Augustus Roebling[11].
Who was Washington Roebling married to?
Washington Roebling's spouses include Emily Warren Roebling[12].
What did Washington Roebling do for work?
Washington Roebling worked as a civil engineer[5], engineer[6], and businessperson[7].
Where did Washington Roebling go to school?
Washington Roebling was educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[16].