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Nicholas Wood

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English steam locomotive engineer

ScientistsLived 1795 to 1865 · aged 70
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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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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1795 to 1865 · aged 70
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