John Hargreaves (early railway operator)
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For other people with the same name, see John Hargreaves (disambiguation).
John Hargreaves JP (22 October 1800 – 18 December 1874) was an English carrier, railway entrepreneur and manufacturing businessman. John and his father, also called John Hargreaves, were carriers in the north west of England at the time when railways were being built and taking business away from the canals.
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Born | John Hargreaves (1800-10-22)22 October 1800 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England |
Died | 18 December 1874(1874-12-18) (aged 74) Sunninghill, Berkshire, England |
Other names | John Hargreaves junior |
Occupation(s) | Early railway operator Cotton spinner Collier Company Director |
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