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James Buchanan Eads

American civil engineer (1820–1887)

  • Fame47.8
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia1.5K
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Lived 1820–1887, aged 67United States
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  • Wikipedia
    12 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1820–1887
    Aged 67
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-08-07

James Buchanan Eads was an American civil engineer and inventor. He held more than 50 patents and was known internationally. He designed and built the Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Louis, which was designated a National Historic Landmark.

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