Benjamin Outram
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Benjamin Outram (1764-1805), est un ingénieur civil et industriel anglais connu pour être un pionnier de la construction de canaux et voies ferrées. Son nom est considéré comme l'une des origines possibles du terme tramway[1].
Notes et références
- ↑ Site WMLittré v1.3, Tram-Way lire (consulté le 14/01/2010).
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- Pionnier britannique du chemin de fer
- Naissance en 1764
- Décès en 1805
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