Nigel Gresley

Engineer

Birthday June 19, 1876

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Scotland

DEATH DATE Apr 5, 1941 (64)

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About

British engineer credited with the design of some of Britain's most famous steam locomotives. He was Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London and North Eastern Railway.

Before Fame

He went to school in Sussex and at Marlborough College.

Trivia

One of his locomotives set the record for being the fastest steam locomotive in the world at 126 mph.

Family Life

He was born during one of his mother's visit to the gynecologist.

Associated With

He was given knight status by Edward King of England VIII .