Frederik Willem Conrad
1769–1808 (age 39)
Biography
Frederik Willem Conrad was a talented engineer who lived during a transformative period in Dutch technical and architectural development. His professional work exemplified the engineering innovations of the late 18th century, contributing to infrastructure and construction projects across the Netherlands.
Conrad's legacy is commemorated through his burial alongside his mentor Christiaan Brunings, reflecting the close professional relationship between master and pupil. His early death in 1808 cut short a promising career in engineering during a crucial period of Dutch modernization.