Adam Clark
Scottish engineer (1811-1866) · Scientists · Died at 54
Adam Clark was a Scottish civil engineer who is best known for his career in Hungary. His most famous work is the Széchenyi Chain Bridge over the Danube River in Budapest, which was one of the longest bridges in the world when it opened.
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Clark oversaw its construction from 1839 to 1849, and ensured its safety during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. He remained in Hungary after the bridge's completion, and married a Hungarian.
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1811 to 1866 · aged 54
