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Thomas Newbigging

1833 – 1914

British historian

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About Thomas Newbigging

Lived 1833 – 1914 (aged 80). Thomas Newbigging was a British engineer, historian and poet.

Thomas Newbigging (30 September 1833 – 1 June 1914) was a Scottish historian, writer and engineer.

Early life Newbigging was born in 1833 in Glasgow, Scotland, and was raised initially in Gatehouse of Fleet. When he was 11, his family moved to Blackburn, Lancashire and then to Bury in 1849.

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Who was Thomas Newbigging?

British historian

When was Thomas Newbigging born?

Thomas Newbigging was born on 30 September 1833 in Glasgow.

When did Thomas Newbigging die?

Thomas Newbigging died on 1 June 1914 in Knutsford.

What was Thomas Newbigging's occupation?

Thomas Newbigging was an engineer, historian and poet.

What nationality was Thomas Newbigging?

Thomas Newbigging was British.

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· Wikipedia: Thomas Newbigging

· Wikidata: Q16058881

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