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Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater (21 May 1736 – 8 March 1803), known as Lord Francis Egerton until 1748, was a British nobleman from the Egerton family. He was the youngest son of the 1st Duke. He did not marry, and the dukedom expired with him, although the earldom was inherited by a cousin, Lieutenant-General John Egerton.
17 de may. de 2024 · Francis Egerton, 3rd duke of Bridgewater (born May 21, 1736, Worsley, Lancashire, England—died March 8, 1803, London) was the founder of British inland navigation, whose canal, built from his estates at Worsley to the city of Manchester, is called the Bridgewater Canal. Bridgewater Canal, Manchester, England.
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views 1,448,691 updated. Bridgwater, Francis Egerton, 3rd duke of (1736–1803). Bridgwater succeeded his brother as duke in 1748 at the age of 11. His education was neglected and he grew up slovenly and uncouth.
8 de mar. de 2016 · Francis Egerton, the 3rd Duke (and 6th Earl) of Bridgewater, died Mar. 8, 1803, at the age of 66. The Duke was the driving force behind the first true canal in Great Britain, aptly called the Bridgewater Canal. The Duke owned coal mines in Worsley, and delivering the... Scientist of the Day - Francis Egerton. March 8, 2016.
Francis Egerton, 3rd duke of Bridgewater | Artist | Royal Academy of Arts. Books. Francis Egerton, 3rd duke of Bridgewater (1736 - 1803) RA Collection: People and Organisations. Industrialist, colliery owner, promoter of canals; collector of pictures. Succeeded to the dukedom in 1748. Profile. Born: 1736. Died: 1803. Share. Associated books.
Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater. (1736-1803), Pioneer of inland waterways. Mid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry. Sitter in 5 portraits. Founder of British Inland Navigation; the Worsley canal was built for him by James Brindley to transport coal to Manchester from his mines at Worsley.
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the opening of the Bridgewater Canal. The canal helped fuel the Industrial Revolution, and in doing so played a significant role in shaping the world in which we live today. Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater - the 'Canal Duke' - inherited his title at the age of 11.
