About William Skinner

Lieutenant-General William Skinner was Chief Royal Engineer of Great Britain from 1757 until his death in 1780. He is best known for his work on the fortifications of Menorca and Gibraltar although he considered his work on Fort George to be his "monument".

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Occupation: engineer
Born: 1700
Died: December 25, 1780

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William Skinner

Chief Engineer of Great Britain

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About William Skinner

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