John Anderson (Scottish engineer)
Sir John Anderson (9 December 1814 - 28 July 1886) was a Scottish engineer and inventor best known for revolutionising the production of armaments at the Royal Arsenal.[1]
Sir John Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 December 1814 |
| Died | 28 July 1886 |
| Resting place | Kirk of St Nicholas, Aberdeen |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | 3 (2 sons, 1 daughter) |
| Engineering career | |
| Employer(s) | Royal Arsenal Royal Small Arms Factory Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills |
| Projects | HMFF Chasseur |
Career
Awards
- 1871 - Honorary doctor of laws from the University of St Andrew
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Commander of the Order of Franz Joseph
- 1878 - Knight Bachelor
- 1881 - Freedom of the City of Aberdeen
Legacy
Anderson gave £6,000 for the establishment of a public library in Woodside (now part of Aberdeen).
References
- "Institute of Civil Engineers - Obituary". ICE Virtual Library. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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