John A. Roebling

For his son, see Washington Roebling. For his grandson, see John A. Roebling II.
"Roebling" redirects here. For the community in New Jersey, see Roebling, New Jersey.

John A. Roebling
Roebling, c. 1866
Born
Johann August Röbling

(1806-06-12)June 12, 1806
Mühlhausen, Kingdom of Prussia
DiedJuly 22, 1869(1869-07-22) (aged 63)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeRiverview Cemetery, Trenton, New Jersey
Known forBrooklyn Bridge
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
SpouseJohanna Herting
Children9, including Washington
RelativesEmily Roebling Cadwalader (granddaughter)
Washington A. Roebling II (grandson)
Donald Roebling (great-grandson)
Paul Roebling (great-great-grandson)

John Augustus Roebling (born Johann August Röbling; June 12, 1806 – July 22, 1869) was a German-born American civil engineer. He designed and built wire rope suspension bridges, in particular the Brooklyn Bridge, which has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

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