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George Ambler Wilson

1906 – 1977

President of the Institution of Civil Engineers

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About George Ambler Wilson

Lived 1906 – 1977 (aged 70–71). George Ambler Wilson was a British civil engineer and engineer.

George Ambler Wilson CBE MICE (1906–1977) was a British civil engineer.

Wilson was born in Wellington, Shropshire in 1906. He was the chief engineer of the Port of London Authority from 1953 to 1967. In 1958 he was elected a member of the Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers. He died in 1977 and the National Portrait Gallery in London holds two images of him.

Wilson was honoured in the Queens 1967 birthday honours and appointed a CBE in the Civil Division.

Family Wilson has 4 daughters from two marriages.

In 1970, George's daughter Gail Wilson married her LSE colleague, Meghnad Desai, They had three children together.

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Important facts

Born
1906, Wellington
Birth century
20th century
Died
1977
Occupation
Civil engineer, engineer
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Institution of Civil Engineers, Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Ambler Wilson?

President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (1906-1977)

When was George Ambler Wilson born?

George Ambler Wilson was born in 1906 in Wellington.

When did George Ambler Wilson die?

George Ambler Wilson died in 1977.

What was George Ambler Wilson's occupation?

George Ambler Wilson was a civil engineer and engineer.

What nationality was George Ambler Wilson?

George Ambler Wilson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Ambler Wilson

· Wikidata: Q5536218

· DBpedia: George Ambler Wilson

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