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Franklin Prestage (1830-1897) was a British-Indian railway engineer who made major contributions to the construction of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
Franklin Prestage | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 February 1830 |
| Died | 18 November 1897 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | railway engineer |
Life edit
He was born in London, but lived the major part of his life in British India.[1] He was born in 1830 to Thomas Prestage and Augusta Wilson.[1] He was married to Eliza Cary and had eight children.[1] He died in 1897.[1]
Education edit
He trained as an engineer.[2]
Career edit
He was an agent of the Eastern Bengal Railway.[3] He also served as a member of the Legislative Council of Bengal.[3]
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway edit
In 1878, Franklin Prestage proposed the construction of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.[4] He played a major role in its subsequent completion and realization.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Franklin Prestage 1830-1897 - Ancestry®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Franklin Prestage - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ a b "Photos: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway". Hindustan Times. 2019-06-30. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ a b "Welcome to North East Frontier Railway / Indian Railways Portal". nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-10-06.