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Béla Gerster

Hungarian engineer and architect (1850-1923) · Hungary · On the map · Scientists · Died at 72

Béla Gerster, also known by his Slovak name as Vojtech Mikuláš Gerster, was a Hungarian engineer and canal architect. He took part in an early expedition to determine the route of the Panama Canal, and was the chief engineer of the Corinth Canal.

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Country
Hungary
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1850 to 1923 · aged 72