George Stephenson
English civil engineer
George Stephenson was an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer during the Industrial Revolution. Renowned as the "Father of Railways", Stephenson was considered by the Victorians as a great example of diligent application and thirst for... Wikipedia
Born: June 9, 1781, Wylam, United Kingdom
Died: August 12, 1848 (age 67 years), Tapton House
Children: Robert Stephenson
Spouse: Ellen Gregory (m. 1848–1848), Elizabeth Hindmarsh (m. 1820–1845), and Frances Henderson (m. 1802–1806)
Parents: Mabel Stephenson and Robert Stephenson
Siblings: Eleanor Stephenson and Ann Stephenson
Resting place: Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield
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