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Johannis de Rijke

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Civil engineer from the Netherlands

NetherlandsScientistsLived 1842 to 1913 · aged 70
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Johannis de Rijke was a Dutch civil engineer and a foreign advisor to the Japanese government in Meiji period Japan.

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the Tone Canal in 1915the Tone Canal in 1915The Mikuni breakwater in 2002 and the mouth of Kuzuryu RiverThe Mikuni breakwater in 2002 and the mouth of Kuzuryu RiverThe Kiso lockThe Kiso lockDe Rijke's dam in the Otani River at MimaDe Rijke's dam in the Otani River at MimaThe Joganji River in 1909The Joganji River in 1909Harbourplan for YokohamaHarbourplan for YokohamaCross section of the breakwaterCross section of the breakwater

Awards 2

Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class
Knight of the Order of Leopold

Connected to Johannis 6

Jacques BainvilleAlso won Knight of the Order of LeopoldMinoru ŌtaAlso won Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd ClassShigeru HonjōAlso won Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd ClassBob de MoorAlso won Knight of the Order of LeopoldEmile ClausAlso won Knight of the Order of LeopoldYoshinori ShirakawaAlso won Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class

About this person

Johannis de Rijke was a Dutch civil engineer and a foreign advisor to the Japanese government in Meiji period Japan. He made significant contributions in the enhancement of Japan's river systems and the development of its port facilities, which were vital in the industrialisation and infrastructure advancement of the nation during the Meiji era.

Country
Netherlands
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1842 to 1913 · aged 70
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8 languages

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