George Hudson
Former Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
George Hudson was an English railway financier and politician who, because he controlled a significant part of the railway network in the 1840s, became known as "The Railway King"—a title conferred on him by Sydney Smith in 1844. Wikipedia
Born: March 10, 1800, Howsham, United Kingdom
Died: December 14, 1871 (age 71 years), London, United Kingdom
Party: Tories
Previous office: Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom (1845–1859)
Nationality: English
Nickname: The Railway King