1769 - 1840
Joseph Williamson (philanthropist) British Philanthropist
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| First Name |
Joseph
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| Last Name |
Williamson
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| Birthday |
10th March, 1769
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| Birthplace |
Barnsley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, Great Britain
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| Died |
1st May, 1840
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| Place of Death |
Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
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| Buried |
St Thomas' Church, Liverpool
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation Text |
Merchant
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| Occupation |
Philanthropist
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Joseph Williamson (10 March 1769 – 1 May 1840) was an English eccentric, businessman, property owner and a philanthropist who is best known for the Williamson Tunnels, which were constructed under his direction in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England. His philanthropy earned him the nickname the King of Edge Hill, whilst his tunnel-building activity earned him posthumous nicknames, including the Mole of Edge Hill and the Mad Mole.
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