Alexander Meadows Rendel

Sir Alexander Meadows Rendel, KCIE (3 April 1829 – 23 January 1918) was an English civil engineer.

The climax of his bridge-building career was considered to be the Howrah or Jubilee Bridge allowing trains to cross the Hooghly River near Calcutta; this was opened by the Viceroy on 21 February 1887.

The ceremony was held on 27 January 1853 at the Parish Church of Stoke Damerel, Devonport by the Rev James Elliot, uncle of the bride.

They had five sons and three daughters, including: Rendel died at 51 Gordon Square, London, on 23 January 1918.

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The grave of Alexander Meadows Rendel in Brookwood Cemetery