Birthdate: March 28, 1819
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Enfield, London, England
Died: March 15, 1891
Joseph Bazalgette, an English civil engineer, made significant contributions to public health infrastructure in London. As Chief Engineer of the Metropolitan Board of Works, he designed and built a groundbreaking sewerage system that fought cholera epidemics and enhanced sanitation in the city. His efforts were instrumental in addressing environmental challenges following the Great Stink of 1858 and in improving the cleanliness of the River Thames. Bazalgette also created notable structures such as Hammersmith Bridge during his career.
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