Adam Clark

Scottish engineer (1811–1866)

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Lived 1811–1866, aged 55
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    1811–1866
    Aged 55
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Updated 2026-06-25

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. 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.

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