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Elizabeth Bragg
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| Born | 23 April 1858 San Francisco, California
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| Died | 10 November 1929 |
| Burial place | Colma, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Known for | First woman to receive a civil engineering degree from an American university |
| Spouse(s) | George Cumming |
Elizabeth Bragg (born 1858, died 1929) was a very important American engineer. She made history by becoming the first woman to earn a degree in civil engineering from a university in the United States. This happened at the University of California, Berkeley.
Elizabeth Bragg's Life
Elizabeth Bragg was born in San Francisco, California, in 1858. She went to the University of California, Berkeley. In 1876, she earned her degree in civil engineering.
Civil engineering is a field where people design and build things. These can be roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. It was very unusual for a woman to study engineering back then.
In 1888, Elizabeth Bragg married George Cumming. He was also a civil engineer. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. Together, they had three sons.
Elizabeth Bragg Cumming passed away on November 10, 1929. She is buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma, California. Her achievement opened doors for many women who came after her in engineering.
