John McAdam

John McAdam was born on September 21, 1756 in Scotland. Scottish scientists who discovered a way to make roads harder and less muddy. He called this process, "macadamization" and would use hot-laid tarred aggregate to create a smooth hard surface on the road.

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As per our current Database, John McAdam has been died on Nov 26, 1836 (age 80).

🎂 John McAdam - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When John McAdam die, John McAdam was 80 years old.

Popular As John McAdam
Occupation
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born September 21, 1756 (Scotland)
Birthday September 21
Town/City Scotland
Nationality Scotland

🌙 Zodiac

John McAdam’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

John McAdam was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

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About

Scottish Scientists who discovered a way to make roads harder and less muddy. He called this process, "macadamization" and would use hot-laid tarred aggregate to create a smooth hard surface on the road.

Before Fame

His father lost the family's life savings on a bad deal at the bank so he went to New York to stay with relatives.

Trivia

He introduced the idea of paving roads with tar, creating the first tarmac (tar Macadam).

Family Life

He married his first wife Gloriana McAdam in 1778; after her death, he married her young relative Anne Charlotte Delancey.

Associated With

The new type of roads he built were necessary for Henry Ford's upcoming invention, the automobile.

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