John Robinson McClean
John Robinson McClean CB FRS FRSA FRAS (21 March 1813 – 13 July 1873), was a British civil engineer and Liberal Party politician. He carried out many important works, and for a time was the sole owner of a main line railway, the first individual to do so. He carried out philanthropic works including securing a fresh water supply to overcome persistent outbreaks of cholera, taking no salary for his work.
John Robinson McClean | |
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McClean, wife Anna and their eldest daughter Mary Hall (Minnie) | |
| Born | 21 March 1813 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 13 July 1873 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | civil engineer |
| Institutions | Institution of Civil Engineers (president) |
| Practice name | South Staffordshire Water Works Company |
| Projects | South Staffordshire Railway, Suez Canal |
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