Joseph Williamson
Deceased Person
1769 – 1840
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Who was Joseph Williamson?
Joseph Williamson was an eccentric, businessman, property owner, and a philanthropist who is best known for the tunnels which were constructed under his direction in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England. His philanthropy earned him the nickname The King of Edge Hill, whilst his tunnel-building activity earned him posthumous nicknames, including The Mole of Edge Hill and The Mad Mole.
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- Born
- Mar 10, 1769
Yorkshire - Lived in
- Liverpool
- Died
- May 1, 1840
Liverpool
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on July 23, 2013
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