Johann Georg Bodmer

Johann Georg Bodmer
c.1850s engraved by Samuel Bellin
Born	6 December 1786 Zürich, Switzerland
Died	29 May 1864 (1864-05-30) (aged 77) Zürich, Switzerland
Nationality	Swiss
Engineering career
Discipline	Civil and Mechanical Engineer

Johann Georg Bodmer (December 6, 1786 – May 29, 1864) was a prolific Swiss inventor, making contributions to areas ranging from weaponry to steam engines, textile manufacture (machinery for wool spinning), and railroad construction.