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Theodore Judah
1826-03-04 – 1863-11-02
Life & Legacy
Theodore Dehone Judah (March 4, 1826 – November 2, 1863) was an American civil engineer who was a central figure in the original promotion, establishment, and design of the first transcontinental railroad. He found investors for what became the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR). As chief engineer, he performed much of the route survey work to determine the best alignment for the railroad over the Sierra Nevada, which was completed six years after his death.
Occupation & Career
engineer, inventor, railway engineer
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Central Pacific Railroad
Education & Institutions
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5893463 — wikidata View source
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