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Ralph Modjeski

United States civil engineer (1861-1940) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 79

Ralph Modjeski was a Polish-American civil engineer who achieved prominence as "America's greatest bridge builder."

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1940Died26 June 19401931Washington AwardAward1930John Fritz MedalAward1924John Scott AwardAward1922Franklin MedalAward1914Howard N. Potts MedalAward1861Born27 January 1861

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Awards

Washington Award1931
John Fritz Medal1930
John Scott Award1924
Franklin Medal1922
Howard N. Potts Medal1914

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1940 · aged 79