About William Aubrey
Lived 1759 – 1827 (aged 67–68). William Aubrey was an engineer.
William Aubrey (1759–1827) was a Welsh engineer who designed and built steam-powered machines, including his work as superintendent at the Tredegar iron works and 40-year employment by Samuel Homfray.
He worked on development of the Cyfarthfa works, the Europe's largest water system of its kind, with Watkin George. He died 22 July 1827.
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engineer (1759 -1827)
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