Franklin Prestage

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Franklin Prestage (1830-1897) was a British-Indian railway engineer who made major contributions to the construction of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Born(1830-02-26)26 February 1830
London
Died18 November 1897(1897-11-18) (aged 67)
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Occupationrailway engineer
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Franklin Prestage
Born(1830-02-26)26 February 1830
London
Died18 November 1897(1897-11-18) (aged 67)
Simla Molana
Occupationrailway engineer
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Life

He was born in London, but lived the major part of his life in British India.[1] He was born in 1830 to Thomas Prestage and Augusta Wilson.[1] He was married to Eliza Cary and had eight children.[1] He died in 1897.[1]

Education

He trained as an engineer.[2]

Career

He was an agent of the Eastern Bengal Railway.[3] He also served as a member of the Legislative Council of Bengal.[3]

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

In 1878, Franklin Prestage proposed the construction of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.[4] He played a major role in its subsequent completion and realization.[4]

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