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Alexander James Adie (son)

1808 – 1879

Railway engineer, 1808-1879

Railway engineer
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About Alexander James Adie (son)

Lived 1808 – 1879 (aged 70–71). Alexander James Adie (son) was a British railway engineer.

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Important facts

Born
1808, Edinburgh
Birth century
19th century
Died
1879, Linlithgow
Occupation
Railway engineer
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Royal High School, University of Edinburgh
Employers
Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander James Adie (son)?

railway engineer, 1808-1879

When was Alexander James Adie (son) born?

Alexander James Adie (son) was born in 1808 in Edinburgh.

When did Alexander James Adie (son) die?

Alexander James Adie (son) died in 1879 in Linlithgow.

What was Alexander James Adie (son)'s occupation?

Alexander James Adie (son) was a railway engineer.

What nationality was Alexander James Adie (son)?

Alexander James Adie (son) was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander James Adie (son)

· Wikidata: Q69745494

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