Family Father
Scroop Egerton, 1st Duke of Bridgewater
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Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater
1736-05-21 – 1803-03-08
Life & Legacy
Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater (21 May 1736 – 8 March 1803), known as Lord Francis Egerton until 1748, was an English peer from the Egerton family. He was the youngest son of the 1st Duke. He did not marry, and the dukedom expired with him, although the earldom was inherited by a cousin, Lieutenant-General John Egerton.
A pioneer of canal construction, he is famed as the "father of British inland navigation", who commissioned the Bridgewater Canal—often said to be the first true canal in Britain, and the modern world. The canal was built for him by his agent John Gilbert with advice from James Brindley to service his coal mines at Worsley, in Lancashire.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, politician, entrepreneur
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Bridgewater Collection
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
Bridgewater Collection
Verified Legacy Record
Family Mother
Rachael Russell
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1441484 · wikidata
Family Sibling
John Egerton, 2nd Duke of Bridgewater
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1441484 · wikidata
Notable Work
Bridgewater Collection
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Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
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