Johann Gottfried Tulla
German engineer
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Johann Gottfried Tulla was a German engineer who accomplished the straightening of the Rhine, improving navigation and alleviating the effects of flooding. His measures gave the Upper Rhine a completely new appearance. Wikipedia
Born: March 20, 1770, Karlsruhe, Germany
Died: March 27, 1828 (age 58 years), former 1st arrondissement of Paris
Place of burial: Montmartre Cemetery, Paris, France
Education: Freiberg University of Mining and Technology
Parents: Johann Gottfried Tulla