George Sorocold

British civil engineer (1688-c.1738) associated with water engineering projects
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George Sorocold

Summary

George Sorocold is a human[1]. His place of birth was Derby[2]. He was born on January 1, 1668[3]. He died on January 1, 1738[4]. He worked as an engineer[5] and architect[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • George Sorocold was born in Derby[2].
  • George Sorocold was born on January 1, 1668[3].
  • George Sorocold died on January 1, 1738[4].
  • George Sorocold held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[8].
  • George Sorocold worked as an engineer[5].
  • George Sorocold worked as an architect[6].
  • A notable work attributed to George Sorocold is Lombe's Mill[9].
  • George Sorocold is recorded as male[10].
  • George Sorocold's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • George Sorocold's given name is recorded as George[12].
  • George Sorocold's work location is recorded as Derby[13].
  • George Sorocold's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'George Sorocold'}[14].

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Origins and Family

George Sorocold's place of birth was Derby[2]. He was born on January 1, 1668[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[5] and architect[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George Sorocold is Lombe's Mill[9].

Death and Burial

George Sorocold died on January 1, 1738[4].

Why It Matters

George Sorocold has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was George Sorocold born?

Born in Derby[2], George Sorocold…

What did George Sorocold do for work?

George Sorocold worked as engineer[5] and architect[6].

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location Derby
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