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David Joy

1825 – 1903

British engineer

Railway engineer
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About David Joy

Lived 1825 – 1903 (aged 78). David Joy was a British railway engineer.

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Important facts

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Occupation
Railway engineer

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Joy?

British engineer (1825–1903)

When was David Joy born?

David Joy was born on 3 March 1825 in Leeds.

When did David Joy die?

David Joy died on 15 March 1903 in Hampstead.

What was David Joy's occupation?

David Joy was a railway engineer.

What nationality was David Joy?

David Joy was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Joy

· Wikidata: Q15804798

· DBpedia: David Joy (engineer)

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