Joseph Williamson (philanthropist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Williamson (philanthropist)

English businessman, property owner and philanthropist

Date of Birth: 10-Mar-1769

Place of Birth: Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-May-1840

Profession: merchant, philanthropist

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Joseph Williamson (10 March 1769 – 1 May 1840) was an English eccentric, businessman, property owner and a philanthropist 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.