About Daniel Fraser
Lived 1787 – 1849 (aged 62). Daniel Fraser was a Swedish engineer and businessperson.
Daniel Fraser (5 November 1787 in Roxburgh – 30 December 1849 in Motala) was a Scottish engineer who built a successful career in Sweden.
In 1822, he founded the first engineering industry in Sweden, Motala Verkstad, to manufacture the lock gates for the new Göta Canal, which had been designed by fellow Scottish engineer Thomas Telford. Fraser was the first head of the company (1822–1843). Thereafter he retired and lived at Charlottenborg Castle, where he also died. He is buried at Motala Church.
He was married to Agnes Storey.
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Who was Daniel Fraser?
British engineer
When was Daniel Fraser born?
Daniel Fraser was born on 5 November 1787 in United Kingdom.
When did Daniel Fraser die?
Daniel Fraser died on 30 December 1849 in Vinnerstad church parish.
What was Daniel Fraser's occupation?
Daniel Fraser was an engineer and businessperson.
What nationality was Daniel Fraser?
Daniel Fraser was Swedish.
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· DBpedia: Daniel Fraser (engineer)
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