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Nicholas Wood

English steam locomotive engineer · Scientists · Lived 1795 to 1865 · aged 70

Nicholas Wood was an English colliery and steam locomotive engineer. He helped engineer and design many steps forward in both engineering and mining safety, and helped bring about the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, holding the position of president from its inauguration to his death.

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1795 to 1865 · aged 70