John Wigham Richardson
John Wigham Richardson (7 January 1837 – 15 April 1908) was a British shipbuilder on Tyneside during the late 19th and early 20th century.
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John Wigham Richardson in 1905 | |
| Born | 7 January 1837 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England |
| Died | 15 April 1908 (aged 71) London, England |
| Resting place | Kensal Green Cemetery, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Bootham School, York |
| Occupation | Shipbuilder |
| Known for | Founder of Neptune Works, co-founder of Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson |
| Spouse | Marian Henrietta Thöl |
| Children | Philip Wigham Richardson, Ernestine, Maurice Wigham, Cecil, Theodora Wigham, George Beigh, Felix Gabriel |
| Parent(s) | Edward Richardson and Jane Wigham |
| Relatives | Charles Merz (nephew) |
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