William Le Baron Jenney, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Le Baron Jenney

American architect

Date of Birth: 25-Sep-1832

Place of Birth: Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 14-Jun-1907

Profession: architect, engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William LeBaron Jenney (September 25, 1832 – June 14, 1907) was an American architect and engineer who is known for building the first skyscraper in 1884 and became known as the Father of the American skyscraper. In 1998, Jenney was ranked number 89 in the book 1,000 Years, 1,000 People: Ranking the Men and Women Who Shaped the Millennium.