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Robert Stephenson

British railway engineer and locomotive designer (1803-1859) · United Kingdom · Scientists · Died at 55

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Robert Stephenson, DCL was an English civil engineer and designer of locomotives. The only son of George Stephenson, the "Father of Railways", he built on the achievements of his father.

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Dial Cottage, Killingworth, where Stephenson grew up. The sundial installed by Stephenson and his father can be seen above the front door.Dial Cottage, Killingworth, where Stephenson grew up. The sundial installed by Stephenson and his father can be seen above the front door.The opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825The opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825Stephenson's cottage at Santa AnaStephenson's cottage at Santa AnaThe incline and stationary steam engine chimneys at Camden Town.The incline and stationary steam engine chimneys at Camden Town.

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1803 to 1859 · aged 55

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