Franklin Prestage
| Franklin Prestage | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 February 1830 London |
| 💀Died | 18 November 1897 Shimla18 November 1897 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | English |
| 💼 Occupation | railway engineer |
Franklin Prestage was a British-Indian railway engineer who made major contributions to the construction of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
Life
He was born in London, but lived the major part of his life in British India.[1] He was born in 1830 to Thomas Prestage and Augusta Wilson.[1] He was married to Eliza Cary and had eight children.[1] He died in 1897.[1]
Education
He trained as an engineer.[2]
Career
He was an agent of the East India Company.[3] He also served as a member of the Legislative Council of Bengal.[3]
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
In 1878, Franklin Prestage proposed the construction of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.[4] He played a major role in its subsequent completion and realization.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Franklin Prestage 1830-1897 - Ancestry®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ↑ "Franklin Prestage - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Photos: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway". Hindustan Times. 2019-06-30. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Welcome to North East Frontier Railway / Indian Railways Portal". nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
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