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Born March 31, 1840 • England
Died May 19, 1907 (aged 67) • England
Subjects Of Study cantilever bridge

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Baker, Sir Benjamin
Forth railway bridge, Scotland
Forth Railway Bridge
Sir Benjamin Baker, engraving, 1890.
Baker, Sir Benjamin
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