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Douglas Tyndall Wright

1927 – 2020

Canadian civil engineer, civil servant, and university administrator

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Lived 1927 – 2020 (aged 92). Douglas Tyndall Wright was a Canadian civil engineer.

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Important facts

Born
4 October 1927, Toronto
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 May 2020
Occupation
Civil engineer
Nationality
Canada
Education
Trinity College, University of Toronto, University of Illinois System
Awards
Officer of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada; Honorary doctorate from UTC
Also known as
D. T. Wright, Douglas T. Wright

Family & relationships

Spouse
Zella Wolofsky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Douglas Tyndall Wright?

Canadian civil engineer, civil servant, and university administrator (1927–2020)

When was Douglas Tyndall Wright born?

Douglas Tyndall Wright was born on 4 October 1927 in Toronto.

When did Douglas Tyndall Wright die?

Douglas Tyndall Wright died on 21 May 2020.

What was Douglas Tyndall Wright's occupation?

Douglas Tyndall Wright was a civil engineer.

What nationality was Douglas Tyndall Wright?

Douglas Tyndall Wright was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Douglas Tyndall Wright

· Wikidata: Q5302044

· DBpedia: Douglas Tyndall Wright

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