Born Dartington, Devon.
Engineer. Worked with railways and ships.
Died on holiday in Simonstown, South Africa, where he is buried.
Born Dartington, Devon.
Engineer. Worked with railways and ships.
Died on holiday in Simonstown, South Africa, where he is buried.
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William Froude
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The professional institution for civil engineers, with members in the UK and many other countries. Founded by Henry Robinson Palmer, James Jones and Joshua Field. Its first president was Thomas Tel...
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