Cornelis Lely

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Cornelis Lely was a visionary Dutch civil engineer and politician known for advocating for flood defenses in the Netherlands during the early 20th century. His ideas on coastal protection were implemented after a devastating flood in 1916, leading to the construction of the iconic Afsluitdijk, which remains a critical element of the Netherlands' flood management system.