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Joseph Hartley Wicksteed

1842 – 1919

(1842-1919) was born on 12 September 1842 in Leeds. Brother of Charles Wicksteed He was educated at Ruthyn Grammar School, th...

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About Joseph Hartley Wicksteed

Lived 1842 – 1919 (aged 76–77). Joseph Hartley Wicksteed was an engineer.

Joseph Hartley Wicksteed (12 September 1842 – 1919) was an English mechanical engineer and businessman.

Early life and education

He was born on 12th September 1842 in Leeds, England, and was educated at Ruthyn Grammar School.

Career

He was an apprentice mechanist at the Joshua Buckton and Co. Well House Foundry in Leeds, where he eventually became chief designer and a partner in the business. After Joshua Buckton's retirement, Wicksteed became the head of the company.

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Important facts

Born
1842
Birth century
19th century
Died
1919
Occupation
Engineer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Hartley Wicksteed?

(1842-1919) was born on 12 September 1842 in Leeds. Brother of Charles Wicksteed He was educated at Ruthyn Grammar School, th...

When was Joseph Hartley Wicksteed born?

Joseph Hartley Wicksteed was born in 1842.

When did Joseph Hartley Wicksteed die?

Joseph Hartley Wicksteed died in 1919.

What was Joseph Hartley Wicksteed's occupation?

Joseph Hartley Wicksteed was an engineer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Hartley Wicksteed

· Wikidata: Q63163749

· DBpedia: Joseph Hartley Wicksteed

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