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James Henry Greathead
1844-08-06 – 1896-10-21
Life & Legacy
James Henry Greathead (6 August 1844 – 21 October 1896) was an English mechanical and civil engineer renowned for his work on the London Underground railways, Winchester Cathedral, and the Liverpool Overhead Railway, as well as being one of the earliest proponents of the English Channel, Irish Sea and Bristol Channel tunnels. His invention is also the reason that the London Underground is colloquially named the "Tube".
Occupation & Career
civil engineer, inventor, engineer
Education
St. Andrew's College
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
St. Andrew's College
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q741170 — wikidata View source
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