John By
British military engineer (1779-1836) · Scientists · Died at 56
Lieutenant-Colonel John By was an English military engineer. He is best known for having supervised the construction of the Rideau Canal and for having founded Bytown in the process. It developed and was designated as the Canadian capital, Ottawa.
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About this person
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1779 to 1836 · aged 56
