Wilhelm Pressel (1821-1902)

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Name (English)
Wilhelm Pressel
Short name
Wilhelm Pressel
Year of birth
1821
Year of death
1902
Short Description
"Wilhelm von Pressel (1821–1902) was a German official and railway engineer to the Ottoman Empire who attempted to acquire funding for the Baghdad Railway. His previous rail constructions included lines in the Balkans and across Europe. He believed himself a global citizen and is often called the "Father of the Baghdad Railway"." - (en.wikipedia.org 14.05.2020)
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