Thomas Telford
Person Born 9/8/1757 Died 2/9/1834
Categories: Architecture, Engineering
Countries: Scotland
Stonemason, architect and civil engineer. Born Eskdale, Dumfriesshire. Built roads, bridges and canals. An early nick-name was "Laughing Tam", later it was "Colossus of Roads". Telford New Town is named after him. Died at home at 24 Abingdon Street.
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