Thomas Wicksteed, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 26-Jan-1806
Date of Death: 15-Nov-1871
Profession: civil engineer
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Thomas Wicksteed
- Thomas Wicksteed (26 January 1806 – 15 November 1871) was a notable English civil engineer of the 19th century.
- As engineer to the East London Waterworks Company he was responsible for introducing the Cornish pumping engine.
- He oversaw many improvements, and was approached for advice by a number of water companies elsewhere in the country, later turning his attention to the efficient handling of sewage.
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