Sir Benjamin Baker KCB KCMG
(1840-1907)
civil engineer, designer of the Forth Rail Bridge, Knight Commander of The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (from 1890), and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (from 1902)
Died aged c. 67
Wikidata WikipediaSir Benjamin Baker KCB KCMG FRS FRSE (31 March 1840 – 19 May 1907) was an eminent English civil engineer who worked in mid to late Victorian era. He helped develop the early underground railways in London with Sir John Fowler, but he is best known for his work on the Forth Bridge. He made many other notable contributions to civil engineering, including his work as an expert witness at the public inquiry into the Tay Rail Bridge disaster. Later, he helped design and build the first Aswan dam.
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Commemorated on 3 plaques
Sir Benjamin Baker 1840-19077 Civil engineer lived in 'Farm Cottage' on this site when a young man
4 Cambray Place, Cheltenham, United Kingdom where they lived
Sir Benjamin Baker, civil engineer Born in Butts Hill, 31 March, 1840. Died at Pangbourne, Berkshire, 19 May 1907. Designer of the Forth Rail Bridge, opened 4 March, 1890. 'Cool, quiet judgment and a restrained strength were his marked characteristics' 1840-1907
Fire Station, Frome, United Kingdom where they was
Sir Benjamin Baker 1840-1907 civil engineer and designer of the Forth Bridge lived here 1881-1894
3 Kensington Gate, Kensington, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1881-1894)