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Joseph Williamson.
English businessman, property owner and philanthropist; (1769-1840)
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About Joseph Williamson
Joseph Williamson was an eccentric English businessman, philanthropist and property owner who is best known for the Williamson Tunnels, which were constructed under his direction in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England. His philanthropy earned him the nickname the King of Edge Hill, whilst his tunnel-building activity earned him posthumous nicknames, including the Mole of Edge Hill and the Mad Mole.
Everything about Joseph Williamson →- Occupation
- merchant, philanthropist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- March 10, 1769
- Died
- May 1, 1840