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George Robert Stephenson

British civil engineer
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George Robert Stephenson

Summary

George Robert Stephenson is a human[1]. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2], he… he was born on October 20, 1819[3]. He passed away in Cheltenham[4]. He died on October 26, 1905[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6] and engineer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2], George Robert Stephenson…
  • George Robert Stephenson died in Cheltenham[4].
  • George Robert Stephenson was born on October 20, 1819[3].
  • George Robert Stephenson died on October 26, 1905[5].
  • George Robert Stephenson's father was Robert Stephenson[8].
  • George Robert Stephenson worked as a civil engineer[6].
  • George Robert Stephenson worked as an engineer[7].
  • George Robert Stephenson's education included a stint at King William's College[9].
  • George Robert Stephenson is recorded as male[10].
  • George Robert Stephenson's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • George Robert Stephenson's given name is recorded as George[12].
  • George Robert Stephenson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[13].

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Origins and Family

George Robert Stephenson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on October 20, 1819[3]. His father was Robert Stephenson[8].

Education

George Robert Stephenson's education included a stint at King William's College[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6] and engineer[7].

Death and Burial

George Robert Stephenson died on October 26, 1905[5]. He passed away in Cheltenham[4].

FAQs

Where was George Robert Stephenson born?

George Robert Stephenson's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2].

Where did George Robert Stephenson die?

George Robert Stephenson died in Cheltenham[4].

Who were George Robert Stephenson's parents?

George Robert Stephenson's father was Robert Stephenson[8].

What did George Robert Stephenson do for work?

George Robert Stephenson worked as civil engineer[6] and engineer[7].

Where did George Robert Stephenson go to school?

George Robert Stephenson was educated at King William's College[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Encyclopædia britannica online id → biography/George-Robert-Stephenson
    Edition humboldt digital id → H0016074
    Place of birth → Newcastle upon Tyne
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