Benjamin Cubitt
Engineer
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Benjamin Cubitt (1795 – 12 January 1848) was an English locomotive engineer. Born in Norfolk, he was the brother of William Cubitt[1] who was a consultant to the Great Northern Railway.[2] He was the first Locomotive Engineer of the GNR.[3] He took up the position in 1846, after having served as the head of the joint committee of the Brighton, Croydon and Dover Railways.[4]
Born1795
Died12 January 1848 (aged 52–53)
OccupationEngineer
ParentJoseph Cubitt (1760-1829)
Benjamin Cubitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1795 |
| Died | 12 January 1848 (aged 52–53) |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Parent | Joseph Cubitt (1760-1829) |
| Relatives | William Cubitt (brother), Joseph Cubitt (nephew) |