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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.
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Franklin Prestage | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 February 1830 |
| Died | 18 November 1897 Simla Molana |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | railway engineer |
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]
He trained as an engineer.[2]
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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