William Cubitt
Civil engineer, Organization leader
1785 – 1861
Who was William Cubitt?
Sir William Cubitt was an eminent English civil engineer and millwright. Born in Norfolk, England, he was employed in many of the great engineering undertakings of his time. He invented a type of windmill sail and the prison treadwheel, and was employed as chief engineer, at Ransomes of Ipswich, before moving to London. He worked on canals, docks, and railways, including the South Eastern Railway and the Great Northern Railway. He was the chief engineer of Crystal Palace erected at Hyde Park in 1851.
He was president of the Institution of Civil Engineers between 1850 and 1851.
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- Born
- 1785
Dilham - Nationality
- England
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 13, 1861
- Resting place
- West Norwood Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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