MURDOCH, WILLIAM

MURDOCH, WILLIAM
   engineer, born at Auchinleck, Ayrshire; was a manager of the Soho Works under Boulton and Watt, where he distinguished himself by his inventive ingenuity, and where on his suggestion coal-gas was first employed for lighting purposes (1754-1830).

The Nuttall Encyclopaedia. . 1907.

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  • William David Murdoch — (10 February 1888 – 9 September 1942), known professionally as William Murdoch, was an Australian concert pianist, composer and author. Early life and educationMurdoch was the son of Andrew Murdoch, and was born at Bendigo, Victoria. While a… …   Wikipedia

  • William McMaster Murdoch — (* 28. Februar 1873 in Sunnyside, Dumfries, Schottland; † 15. April 1912 beim Untergang der Titanic) war der erste Offizier der Titanic und der vierte Sohn von Samual Murdoch und Jane „Jeannie“ Muirhead. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Werdegang 2 Untergang …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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  • William Murdoch — Infobox Scientist name = William Murdoch box width = image width = caption = birth date = Birth date|1754|08|21 birth place = Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland death date = dda|1839|11|15|1754|08|21 death place = Handsworth, nr. Birmingham,… …   Wikipedia

  • William Murdock — Der Titel dieses Artikels ist mehrdeutig. Er behandelt den schottischen Erfinder William Murdoch. Zu dem ersten Offizier der Titanic siehe William M. Murdoch. William Murdoch. Reproduktion eines Ölgemäldes des schottischen Malers John Graham… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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  • William Murdoch — William McMaster Murdoch Nacimiento 28 de febrero de 1873 Dumf …   Wikipedia Español

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