George Barclay Bruce
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Sir George Barclay Bruce (1 October 1821 ā 25 August 1908) was a British civil engineer. He was primarily a railway engineer who worked for many railway companies in Britain, Europe, Asia and South America. He was closely involved with the Institution of Civil Engineers, serving at various times as a member, council member, vice-president and president. He received a knighthood from the British Government and was made an officer of France's Legion of Honour in recognition of his services to construction. Bruce was a Presbyterian and committed himself to spreading the church in England and to improving public education, to which end he gave his time and money generously.
George Barclay Bruce | |
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Born | 1 October 1821 |
Died | 25 August 1908(1908-08-25) (aged 86) |
Education | Percy Street Academy |
Occupation | Engineer |
Spouse | Helen Norah Simpson |
Children | One son and four daughters |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Civil |
Institutions | Institution of Civil Engineers (president), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (member) |
Projects | Royal Border Bridge |
Awards | French Legion d'honneur (officer) |