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Wilhelm Pressel

German official and railway engineer (1821-1902) · Scientists · Died at 80

Wilhelm von Pressel (1821-1902) was a German official and railway engineer to the Ottoman Empire who attempted to acquire funding for the Baghdad Railway. His previous rail constructions included lines in the Balkans and across Europe.

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He believed himself a global citizen and is often called the "Father of the Baghdad Railway".

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1821 to 1902 · aged 80