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Benjamin Baker

Benjamin Baker

Person   Born 31/3/1840 Died 19/5/1907

Categories: Engineering

Born Somerset. Civil engineer, working on the early London underground lines and the Forth Bridge. Was an expert witness at the Tay Bridge disaster enquiry.
Died at home in Pangbourne. Imperial College awards a "Sir Benjamin Baker Medal" each year.

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