John A. Roebling

John Augustus Roebling 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.

12 June 1806

Born on the same birth day (12 June): Andranik Margaryan • Anna of Württemberg • Anthony Eden • Bryan Habana • Carl Hovland • Djuna Barnes • Harry Johnston • Johanna Spyri • Lewis Moody • Paul Stenning • Terry Alderman

Born in the same month (June 1806): Augustus De Morgan • Edward Davy