John Laird
Architect, Politician
1805 – 1874
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Who was John Laird?
John Laird was a Scottish shipbuilder and key figure in the development of the town of Birkenhead. He was the elder brother of Macgregor Laird. He was one of the first to use iron in the construction of ships.
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- Born
- Jun 14, 1805
Greenock - Siblings
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 29, 1874
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on July 23, 2013
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