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Ben Linder

American engineer · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1959 to 1987 · aged 27

Benjamin Ernest Linder, was an American engineer. While working on a small hydroelectric dam in rural northern Nicaragua, Linder and two of his colleagues, Pablo Rosales and Sergio Hernández, were ambushed and killed by the Contras, a loose confederation of rebel groups funded by the U.S. government.

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A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1959 to 1987 · aged 27