Wilhelm von Pressel

Engineer, Deceased Person

1821 – 1902

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Who was Wilhelm von Pressel?

Wilhelm von Pressel was a German official and railway engineer to the Ottoman Empire who attempted to acquire funding for the Baghdad Railway. His previous rail constructions included lines in the Balkans and across Europe. He believed himself a global citizen and is often called the "Father of the Baghdad Railway".

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Born
1821
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Died
1902

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on July 23, 2013

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