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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.
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.
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18 de ene. de 2012 · Francis Egerton became the Third Duke of Bridgewater when he was twelve. He was the man whose foresight, courage and energy were responsible for the start of the complex network of canals which were the lifeblood of the Industrial Revolution and which served England so well.
The Duke died unmarried, and his Dukedom and Marquessate expired, but the Earldom and minor titles reverted to his cousin, 7th Earl of Bridgewater. The Duke amassed a huge wealth, including his large art collection, which he left to his nephew, George Granville, afterwards 1st Duke of Sutherland.
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
Francis Egerton (1736–1803) Listen. The achievements of the third Duke of Bridgewater were summarised in 1805 by Thomas Telford who called him "the model and root of the canal navigation of England … by his exertions and example (he) turned a great portion of British talent and capital into a direction which has in a few years pervaded and ...
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.
