William Le Baron Jenney

William LeBaron Jenney
Born(1832-09-25)September 25, 1832
DiedJune 15, 1907(1907-06-15) (aged 74)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materÉcole Centrale Paris
OccupationArchitect
BuildingsHome Insurance Building in Chicago
Designmetal-framed skyscraper

William Le Baron Jenney (September 25, 1832 – June 14, 1907) was an American architect and engineer known for building the first skyscraper in 1884.

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.