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J. P. Knight

British engineer (1828-1886) · Scientists · Died at 58

John Peake Knight was an English railway manager and inventor, credited with inventing the traffic light in 1868.

J. P. Knight is read about 29 times a day, in 5 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 24 August 2026

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Legion of Honour1878

About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1828 to 1886 · aged 58