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Edward Watkin
About
English MP and railway entrepreneur
Quick Facts
- Name
- Edward Watkin
- Born
- 1819-09-26
- Died
- 1901-04-13
- Occupation
- politician / railway entrepreneur / entrepreneur / bibliophile
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Salford
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAnn LittleFrom 1892-04-06
- SpouseMary Briggs MellorFrom 1845
Family
- FatherAbsalom Watkin
- MotherElizabeth Makinson
- SiblingAlfred Watkin
- SiblingJohn Woodlands Watkin
- ChildHarriette Sayer Watkin
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1868 | Knighthood | Received |
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q5345819 ↗
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