John Rennie
Engineer from Scotland (1761-1821) · Scientists · Died at 60
John Rennie was a Scottish civil engineer who designed many bridges, canals, docks and warehouses, and a pioneer in the use of structural cast-iron.
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Portrait of John Rennie, 1810, by Sir Henry Raeburn
Portrait on the John Rennie Memorial at Phantassie, East Linton
Dundas Aqueduct
The opening of the first Waterloo Bridge on 18 June 1817
The illustration submitted by Alan Stevenson to demonstrate his father's priority but which shows Rennie's influence
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Plymouth breakwater, viewed from above KingsandAwards
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Scientists
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Scientist
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Deceased
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Lived 1761 to 1821 · aged 60
The same award as John
Thomas TelfordBoth received Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame
Andrew MeikleBoth received Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame
James WattBoth received Scottish Engineering Hall of FameDorothée PullingerBoth received Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame
James Clerk MaxwellBoth received Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame