About John Donkin
Lived 1802 – 1854 (aged 51). John Donkin was a British engineer.
John Donkin (1802–1854) was a British engineer. He was a son of Bryan Donkin and worked in his father's company in Bermondsey, primarily on paper-making equipment. He married Caroline Hawes, granddaughter of William Hawes, a founder of the Royal Humane Society. Caroline Hawes was the sister of Sir Benjamin Hawes, brother-in-law of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
John Donkin was the father of Bryan Donkin Junior and grandfather of Sydney Donkin. He was first cousin of William Fishburn Donkin.
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Who was John Donkin?
British engineer (1802-1854)
When was John Donkin born?
John Donkin was born on 20 May 1802 in Dartford.
When did John Donkin die?
John Donkin died on 20 April 1854 in Bearsted.
What was John Donkin's occupation?
John Donkin was an engineer.
What nationality was John Donkin?
John Donkin was British.
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