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19th-century engineers

119 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Adolf LángDesigner · DesignAdolf Láng was a Hungarian architect, engineer and university teacher (1848–1913). He was born at Prague and died at Vienna.
Adolf W. EdelsvärdDesigner · DesignAdolf W. Edelsvärd was a Swedish architect and engineer (1824–1919). He was born at Östersund and died at Stockholm.
Alexander Emanuel AgassizAuthor · BooksAlexander Emanuel Agassiz (1835–1910) was an American engineer, naturalist and zoologist.
André BlocArtist · SculptureAndré Bloc (1896–1966) was a French architect, sculptor and newspaper proprietor.
Auguste LumièrePhotographer · PhotographyAuguste Lumière (1862–1954) was a French inventor, engineer and biologist.
Béla GersterDesigner · DesignBéla Gerster (1850–1923) was a Hungary architect, hydraulic engineer and civil engineer.
Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron LlanoverDesigner · DesignBenjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover was an architect, engineer and politician (1802–1867). He was born at London and died at Westminster.
C. D. HoweArtist · PaintingsC. D. Howe (1886–1960) was a Canada painter, economist and civil engineer.
Carl ZeissPhotographer · PhotographyCarl Zeiss (1816–1888) was a Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach entrepreneur, photographer and physicist.
Carlo Emilio GaddaAuthor · BooksCarlo Emilio Gadda (1893–1973) was an Italian poet, writer and engineer.
Charles WarrenPhotographer · PhotographyCharles Warren (1840–1927) was a United Kingdom anthropologist, military officer and police officer.
Charles William WilsonAuthor · Maps and atlasesCharles William Wilson (1836–1905) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland cartographer, diplomat and engineer.
Christian HedemannPhotographer · PhotographyChristian Hedemann was an American photographer, engineer and businessperson (1852–1932). He was born at Flensburg and died at Honolulu.
Corradino D'AscanioDesigner · Modern designCorradino D'Ascanio (1891–1981) was a Italy military flight engineer, inventor and designer.
Dankmar AdlerDesigner · DesignDankmar Adler was an American architect and engineer (1844–1900). He was born at Stadtlengsfeld and died at Chicago.
Douglas ShearerPerson · Film memorabiliaDouglas Shearer (1899–1971) was a United States artist, audio engineer and engineer.
Edmund Heusinger von WaldeggAuthor · BooksEdmund Heusinger von Waldegg (1817–1886) was a German locomotive designer, military officer and writer.
Édouard EstauniéAuthor · BooksÉdouard Estaunié (1862–1942) was a French engineer and writer.
Emile BerlinerPerson · Music memorabiliaEmile Berliner (1851–1929) was an American inventor, entrepreneur and industrialist.
Émile ReynaudPhotographer · PhotographyÉmile Reynaud (1844–1918) was a French draftsperson, photographer and film director.
Engelbert ZaschkaAuthor · BooksEngelbert Zaschka (1895–1955) was a German writer, inventor and composer.
Ernest DrezenAuthor · BooksErnest Drezen was a Russian, Latvian and Soviet interlinguist, esperantist, writer, engineer and linguist (1892–1937). He was born at Liepāja and died at Moscow.
Euclides da CunhaAuthor · BooksEuclides da Cunha (1866–1909) was a Brazilian writer, journalist and engineer.
Eugène BourdonArtist · WatchesEugène Bourdon (1808–1884) was a France inventor, watchmaker and instrument maker.
Ferdinand de LessepsAuthor · BooksFerdinand de Lesseps was a French diplomat, entrepreneur, writer and engineer (1805–1894). He was born at Versailles and died at Guilly.
Fleeming JenkinAuthor · BooksFleeming Jenkin was a linguist, engineer, businessperson, playwright, writer and critic (1833–1885). He was born at Dungeness and died at Edinburgh.
François HennebiqueDesigner · DesignFrançois Hennebique was a French entrepreneur, engineer, architect, editor and contractor (1842–1921). He was born at Neuville-Saint-Vaast and died at Paris.
Franz Josef PoppDesigner · Modern designFranz Josef Popp (1886–1954) was a Austria engineer, entrepreneur and designer.
Friedrich Clemens GerkePerson · Music memorabiliaFriedrich Clemens Gerke (1801–1888) was a Kingdom of Prussia journalist, writer and engineer.
Fritz TodtDesigner · DesignFritz Todt (1891–1942) was a Grand Duchy of Baden engineer, politician and civil engineer.
Fritz von OpelAuthor · BooksFritz von Opel (1899–1971) was a Germany engineer, inventor and racing automobile driver.
Gaston TissandierAuthor · BooksGaston Tissandier was a French chemist, meteorologist, balloonist, physicist and engineer (1843–1899). He was born at Paris.
Georges SorelAuthor · BooksGeorges Sorel was a French philosopher, engineer, sociologist, writer, trade unionist and social reformer (1847–1922). He was born at Cherbourg and died at Boulogne-Billancourt.
Gouverneur Kemble WarrenAuthor · Maps and atlasesGouverneur Kemble Warren was an American military officer, engineer, writer, botanist and cartographer (1830–1882). He was born at Cold Spring and died at Newport.
Gustaf EstlanderDesigner · DesignGustaf Estlander (1876–1930) was a Russian Empire architect, engineer and speed skater.
Gustave EiffelDesigner · DesignGustave Eiffel was a French architect, entrepreneur, engineer and general contractor (1832–1923). He was born at Dijon and died at Paris.
Hanns HörbigerAuthor · BooksHanns Hörbiger (1860–1931) was an Austrian engineer, writer and astronomer.
Heinrich GöbelArtist · WatchesHeinrich Göbel (1818–1893) was a Kingdom of Prussia engineer, inventor and watchmaker.
Heinrich SeidelAuthor · BooksHeinrich Seidel (1842–1906) was a German poet, writer and engineer.
Henri PoincaréAuthor · BooksHenri Poincaré (1854–1912) was a French mathematician, philosopher and astronomer.
Henri RouartArtist · PaintingsHenri Rouart was a French art collector, painter, inventor, engineer, politician and military personnel (1833–1912). He was born at Paris.
Henri Victor RegnaultPhotographer · PhotographyHenri Victor Regnault (1810–1878) was a French physicist, chemist and engineer.
Henry MitchellAuthor · Maps and atlasesHenry Mitchell — Membership is recorded of National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Henry Mitchell is recorded in the structured authority under the identifier Q15995306. Institutional cata
Henry van de VeldeDesigner · Modern designHenry van de Velde (1863–1957) was a Belgium architect, designer and painter.
Herbert HooverAuthor · BooksHerbert Hoover (1874–1964) was an American politician, engineer and writer.
Herbert MacaulayDesigner · DesignHerbert Macaulay was a Nigerian politician, writer, journalist, engineer, musician and architect (1864–1946). He was born at Lagos.
Hovhannes KatchaznouniDesigner · DesignHovhannes Katchaznouni (1868–1938) was a Russian Empire politician, architect and engineer.
Hugo BorchardtDesigner · Modern designHugo Borchardt was a German designer, inventor and engineer (1844–1924). He was born at Magdeburg and died at Charlottenburg.
Ildefons CerdàDesigner · DesignIldefons Cerdà (1815–1876) was a Spanish engineer, architect and urban planner.
Immanuel NobelDesigner · DesignImmanuel Nobel (1801–1872) was a Sweden architect, inventor and engineer.
Isaac RobertsPhotographer · PhotographyIsaac Roberts (1829–1904) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland astronomer, engineer and photographer.
Isambard Kingdom BrunelDesigner · DesignIsambard Kingdom Brunel was an architect and engineer (1806–1859). He was born at Portsmouth and died at London.
Jacob EllehammerArtist · WatchesJacob Ellehammer (1871–1946) was a Kingdom of Denmark inventor, non-fiction writer and engineer.
James BogardusDesigner · DesignJames Bogardus was an American architect, inventor and engineer (1800–1874). He was born at Catskill and died at New York City.
James Buchanan EadsAuthor · BooksJames Buchanan Eads was an American engineer, inventor and writer (1820–1887). He was born at Lawrenceburg and died at Nassau.
James NasmythPhotographer · PhotographyJames Nasmyth (1808–1890) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland astronomer, inventor and engineer.
Johan Adrianus Gerard van der SteurDesigner · Modern designJohan Adrianus Gerard van der Steur was a Dutch architect, university teacher, engineer and designer (1865–1945). He was born at Haarlem and died at Steenwijk.
Johannes OtzenDesigner · DesignJohannes Otzen (1839–1911) was a Kingdom of Prussia architect, university teacher and counsel.
John Augustus RoeblingDesigner · DesignJohn Augustus Roebling (1806–1869) was a Kingdom of Prussia civil engineer, architect and engineer.
John C. FrémontAuthor · BooksJohn C. Frémont (1813–1890) was an American politician, explorer and military officer.
John G. BennettAuthor · BooksJohn G. Bennett was a British engineer, writer, mathematician and philosopher (1897–1974). He was born at London and died at Sherborne.
John Turtle WoodDesigner · DesignJohn Turtle Wood (1821–1890) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland anthropologist, architect and art historian.
José EchegarayAuthor · BooksJosé Echegaray (1832–1916) was a Spanish playwright, politician and writer.
Joseph WhitworthDesigner · Modern designJoseph Whitworth (1804–1887) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland engineer, entrepreneur and inventor.
Jules CarpentierPhotographer · PhotographyJules Carpentier (1851–1921) was a France engineer, photographer and inventor.
Kolë IdromenoPhotographer · PhotographyKolë Idromeno (1860–1939) was a Albania photographer, sculptor and engineer.
Kurt AtterbergPerson · Music memorabiliaKurt Atterberg was a Swedish choreographer, engineer, conductor, university teacher and composer (1887–1974). He was born at Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg and died at Oscar Parish.
Louis FavreDesigner · DesignLouis Favre was a Swiss architect and engineer (1826–1879). He was born at Chêne-Bourg and died at Göschenen.
Louis LumièrePerson · Film memorabiliaLouis Lumière was a French inventor, engineer, film director, photographer, entrepreneur and chemist (1864–1948). He was born at Besançon and died at Bandol.
Louis RéardDesigner · FashionLouis Réard (1897–1984) was a France engineer, businessperson and fashion designer.
Lucien FabreAuthor · BooksLucien Fabre was a French writer, industrialist, engineer, poet and entrepreneur (1889–1952). He was born at Pampelonne and died at 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Mammad Hasan HajinskiDesigner · DesignMammad Hasan Hajinski (1875–1931) was a Russian Empire diplomat, politician and engineer.
Mariano FortunyArtist · SculptureMariano Fortuny (1871–1949) was a Spain painter, engineer and sculptor.
Mary BrushDesigner · Modern designMary Brush (1866–1949) was a United States sculptor, painter and aircraft pilot.
Max SkladanowskyPhotographer · PhotographyMax Skladanowsky (1863–1939) was a Kingdom of Prussia inventor, film director and photographer.
Milutin MilankovićAuthor · BooksMilutin Milanković (1879–1958) was a mathematician, professor and astronomer.
Montgomery C. MeigsDesigner · DesignMontgomery C. Meigs was an American military officer, architect and engineer (1816–1892). He was born at Augusta and died at Washington, D.C.
Nils StrindbergPhotographer · PhotographyNils Strindberg (1872–1897) was a Sweden explorer, photographer and polar explorer.
Oskar BarnackPhotographer · PhotographyOskar Barnack (1879–1936) was a Germany inventor, photographer and engineer.
Othmar Hermann AmmannDesigner · DesignOthmar Hermann Ammann was an American and Swiss engineer and architect (1879–1965). He was born at Feuerthalen and died at Rye.
Otto LilienthalPerson · Film memorabiliaOtto Lilienthal was a military flight engineer, aircraft pilot, inventor, theatre manager, playwright and actor (1848–1896). He was born at Anklam and died at Berlin.
Ottomar AnschützPhotographer · PhotographyOttomar Anschütz (1846–1907) was a Kingdom of Prussia photographer, inventor and engineer.
Ove ArupDesigner · DesignOve Arup was a British engineer, entrepreneur and architect (1895–1988). He was born at Newcastle upon Tyne and died at London.
Pavel FlorenskyAuthor · BooksPavel Florensky (1882–1937) was a Russian mathematician, inventor and physicist.
Peder Vilhelm Jensen-KlintDesigner · Modern designPeder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint was a designer, painter, architect, artist and engineer (1853–1930). He was born at Skælskør and died at Copenhagen.
Percy FawcettAuthor · BooksPercy Fawcett was an explorer, anthropologist, archaeologist, writer, engineer and topographer (1867–1925). He was born at Torquay and died at Mato Grosso.
Percy FrenchArtist · PaintingsPercy French was an Irish engineer, painter, composer and songwriter (1854–1920). He was born at County Roscommon and died at Formby.
Pier Luigi NerviDesigner · DesignPier Luigi Nervi (1891–1979) was an Italian university teacher, architect and engineer.
Pompeu FabraAuthor · BooksPompeu Fabra was a Spanish linguist, philologist, engineer, university teacher, writer and chemist (1868–1948). He was born at Gràcia and died at Prades.
R. J. MitchellDesigner · Modern designR. J. Mitchell (1895–1937) was a United Kingdom military flight engineer, engineer and designer.
Richard Hugh StotherdAuthor · Maps and atlasesRichard Hugh Stotherd was an engineer and cartographer (1828–1895).
Robert MosesDesigner · DesignRobert Moses (1888–1981) was an American architect, independent politician and urban planner.
Rudolf von SebottendorfAuthor · BooksRudolf von Sebottendorf was a German, Turkish and Ottoman engineer, astrologer, writer, politician, occultist and publisher (1875–1945). He was born at Hoyerswerda and died at Egypt.
Salomon August AndréePhotographer · PhotographySalomon August Andrée (1854–1897) was a Sweden explorer, engineer and balloonist.
Salvador de MadariagaAuthor · BooksSalvador de Madariaga (1886–1978) was a Spanish diplomat, historian and biographer.
Samuel BakerAuthor · BooksSamuel Baker (1821–1893) was an explorer, military officer and naturalist.
Semyon Davidovich KirlianPhotographer · PhotographySemyon Davidovich Kirlian was a Russian and Soviet scientist, inventor, photographer and engineer (1898–1978). He was born at Krasnodar.
Simon RodiaArtist · SculptureSimon Rodia (1879–1965) was an Italian architect, engineer and artist.
Sir John Fowler, 1st BaronetDesigner · DesignSir John Fowler, 1st Baronet (1817–1898) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland engineer, civil engineer and railway engineer.
Solomon Joseph SolomonIllustrator · IllustrationSolomon Joseph Solomon (1860–1927) was a United Kingdom painter, engineer and illustrator.
Sven Gustaf WingqvistDesigner · Modern designSven Gustaf Wingqvist (1876–1953) was a Sweden inventor, entrepreneur and designer.
Théophile SeyrigDesigner · DesignThéophile Seyrig was a French engineer, translator and architect (1843–1923). He was born at Berlin and died at France.
Thomas AndrewsDesigner · Modern designThomas Andrews (1873–1912) was a United Kingdom marine architect, entrepreneur and designer.
Thomas BrasseyDesigner · DesignThomas Brassey (1805–1870) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland architect, engineer and businessperson.
Thomas EdisonPerson · Film memorabiliaThomas Edison (1847–1931) was a United States engineer, inventor and entrepreneur.
Thomas StevensonDesigner · DesignThomas Stevenson (1818–1887) was a British meteorologist, architect and engineer.
Ueno HikomaPhotographer · PhotographyUeno Hikoma (1838–1904) was a Japan photographer and engineer.
Uffa FoxDesigner · DesignUffa Fox was a British engineer, architect and boat builder (1898–1972). He was born at Cowes.
Vladimir ShukhovPhotographer · PhotographyVladimir Shukhov (1853–1939) was a Russian inventor, architect and photographer.
Vyacheslav ShishkovAuthor · BooksVyacheslav Shishkov was a Russian and Soviet writer, engineer and chief engineer (nordic countries) (1873–1945). He was born at Bezhetsk and died at Moscow.
Walter HohmannDesigner · DesignWalter Hohmann was a German architect, astronomer and engineer (1880–1945). He was born at Hardheim and died at Essen.
Walther RathenauAuthor · BooksWalther Rathenau (1867–1922) was a German politician, engineer and writer.
Wilhelm EngerthDesigner · DesignWilhelm Engerth was an engineer, architect, professor, inventor and politician (1814–1884). He was born at Pszczyna and died at Baden.
Wilhelm JordanAuthor · Maps and atlasesWilhelm Jordan (1842–1899) was a Kingdom of Württemberg mathematician, university teacher and engineer.
Willem Marinus DudokArtist · SilverWillem Marinus Dudok (1884–1974) was a Kingdom of the Netherlands engineer, architect and urban planner.
William Kennedy DicksonPerson · Film memorabiliaWilliam Kennedy Dickson (1860–1935) was a British inventor, film director and film producer.
William WillcocksDesigner · DesignWilliam Willcocks was a British engineer, architect, hydrologist and executive (1852–1932). He was born at India and died at Cairo.
William YollandAuthor · Maps and atlasesWilliam Yolland was an engineer, astronomer and cartographer (1810–1885). He was born at Plympton.
Wim SchermerhornAuthor · Maps and atlasesWim Schermerhorn (1894–1977) was a Kingdom of the Netherlands politician, cartographer and civil engineer.

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