# Edward Pease

> Edward Pease, a woollen manufacturer from Darlington, England, was the main promoter of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which opened in 1825. He is sometimes referred to as the "Father of the Railways".

*British businessman (1767-1858)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Business Professional
- **Category:** Business Professionals
- **Born:** 1767-05-31
- **Died:** 1858-07-31
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Edward Pease, a woollen manufacturer from Darlington, England, was the main promoter of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which opened in 1825. He is sometimes referred to as the "Father of the Railways".

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 38.8

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q321141)

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