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Charles Alton Ellis

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American engineer (1876-1949)

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Charles Alton Ellis (1876-1949) was a professor, structural engineer and mathematician who was chiefly responsible for the structural design of the Golden Gate Bridge. Because of a dispute with Joseph Strauss, he was not recognized for his work when the bridge opened in 1937.

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Charles Alton Ellis (1876-1949) was a professor, structural engineer and mathematician who was chiefly responsible for the structural design of the Golden Gate Bridge. Because of a dispute with Joseph Strauss, he was not recognized for his work when the bridge opened in 1937. His contributions were ultimately recognized at the bridge with a plaque installed in 2012.

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Lived 1876 to 1949 · aged 73
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