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George Furness

British construction engineer

Died when: 79 years 70 days (950 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

George Furness

George Furness (31 October 1820 – 9 January 1900) was an English Victorian construction engineer and benefactor.He described himself as a "contractor of public works".

He worked all around the world, on railways, drainage, and brickwork among numerous other things.


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