Thomas Telford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Thomas Telford
Occupation	Engineer
Date Of Birth	Aug 9, 1757(1757-08-09)
Age	267
Date Of Death	September 2, 1834
Birthplace	Langholm
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Leo

Thomas Telford Biography

Thomas Telford is one of the most popular and richest Engineer who was born on August 9, 1757 in Langholm, Scotland, United Kingdom. Scottish architect and civil engineer well-known for his design of bridges, canals as well as roads throughout the U.K. His name was first president of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Rudolf Virchow was also a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. was also an international member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

The father of his son, John Telford, was a shepherd, who died shortly after his birth. He was taken care of by his mother, Janet.

Thomas Telford Net Worth

Thomas Telford is one of the richest Engineer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Thomas Telford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his apprenticeship with an apprentice stonemason at the age 14 and was employed in Edinburgh until the time he relocated to London.

He became a foreign associate of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1821.

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Facts & Trivia

Thomas Ranked on the list of most popular Engineer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Thomas Telford celebrates birthday on August 9 of every year.

What is Thomas Telford most famous for?

Thomas Telford, (born August 9, 1757, near Westerkirk, Dumfries, Scotland—died September 2, 1834, London, England), versatile Scottish civil engineer whose crowning achievement was the design and construction (1819–26) of the Menai Bridge in Wales.

How did Thomas Telford contribute to the industrial revolution?

Telford’s work on canals and bridges made a significant contribution to the economy of Industrial Revolution era England, aiding the transport of goods and of people as speedier and more efficient systems were becoming crucial.

Why was Thomas Telford invention important?

His work on improving the Glasgow – Carlisle road, later to become the A74, has been described as “a model for future engineers.” Telford improved on methods for the building of macadam roads by improving the selection of stone based on thickness, taking into account traffic, alignment and slopes.

How many bridges did Thomas Telford build?

Over the 20 years from 1804 Telford followed up his survey with the construction of over 920 miles of road and 120 bridges in the Highlands.

Who built the Iron Bridge?

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