Birthdate: October 10, 1770
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Wethersfield, Connecticut, United States
Died: August 24, 1842
Benjamin Wright was a distinguished American civil engineer recognized for his leadership as a chief engineer. He played a vital role in overseeing the construction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Erie Canal. In 1969, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) bestowed upon him the title “Father of American Civil Engineering” in acknowledgment of his significant contributions. Wright’s pioneering efforts in civil engineering, especially in the successful completion of important canal projects, have left a lasting mark on transportation and infrastructure in the United States.
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