Robert Stevenson (civil Engineer)

Robert Stevenson (civil Engineer)

Robert Stevenson (8 June 1772 – 12 July 1850) was a Scottish civil engineer and famed designer and builder of lighthouses.

One of his finest achievements was the construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

Read more about Robert Stevenson (civil Engineer):  Early Life, Professional Career, Memorials To Stevenson

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