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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