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William Willcocks Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Willcocks, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

3 records1892–19023 events1 places

Chronological biography

1892

Aswan Reservoir Studies1892
Science / Civil Engineering · Irrigation Engineer · Aswan Dam

Willcocks develops plans for Nile storage and irrigation regulation at Aswan.

1898

Aswan Low Dam Design1898
Science / Civil Engineering · Irrigation Engineer · Aswan Dam

Willcocks prepares the principal irrigation design for the first Aswan Dam.

1902

Completion of Aswan Low Dam1902
Science / Civil Engineering · Irrigation Engineer · Aswan Dam

Willcocks sees the original Aswan Dam completed as a major irrigation reservoir.

Titles and roles

Irrigation Engineer

Record provenance

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