Frederick Beaumont
Frederick Edward Blackett Beaumont (22 October 1833 – 20 August 1899) was a British Army officer and politician. A member of the Royal Engineers, he produced several inventions, including a tunnel boring machine which bore his name, and the Beaumont–Adams revolver.
Frederick Edward Blackett Beaumont | |
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| Born | October 22, 1833 |
| Died | August 20, 1899 (aged 65) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1852–1877 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Royal Engineers |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War, Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Indian Mutiny Medal Turkish Crimean War medal |
| Other work | Liberal Member of Parliament for South Durham, 1868-1880 |
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