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John Augustus Roebling: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Johann August Röbling
Born June 12, 1806 • Mühlhausen • Germany
Died July 22, 1869 (aged 63) • New York City • New York
Notable Family Members son Washington Augustus Roebling

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