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2h 24min, jun 6, 1857 y - George Stephenson

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George Stephenson was an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer. Renowned as the "Father of Railways", Stephenson was considered by the Victorians a great example of diligent application and thirst for improvement. Self-help advocate Samuel Smiles particularly praised his achievements.

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2h 24min, jun 6, 1857 y
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