Thomas Telford

Scottish engineer, designed Menai Bridge

Thomas Telford - Scottish engineer, designed Menai Bridge
Born

August 9th, 1757
267 years ago

Died

September 2nd, 1834
190 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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An engineer and architect, specialized in civil engineering. Worked on numerous infrastructure projects in the early 19th century. Designed the Menai Suspension Bridge, which connected Anglesey to mainland Wales and remains an engineering marvel. Contributed to the development of roads, canals, and railways across Britain. Served as the surveyor of public works for the county of Herefordshire, impacting transportation in the region.

Designed the Menai Suspension Bridge

Developed the Ellesmere Canal

Surveyed roads and bridges in Scotland

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