Robinson, Moncure, 1802-1891

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Birth 1802-02-02
Death 1891-11-10

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Moncure Robinson was born in Richmond, Va. He was educated at the College of William and Mary and at the Sorbonne where he studied to be a civil engineer. He was a railroad planner and builder and a railroad and steamboat owner. His most noted project was the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad. He retired from engineering work in 1847.

From the description of Papers, 1787-1890. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 20269904

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  • Agriculture
  • Civil engineering

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • Southern States (as recorded)

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