.png) Mezzotint of George Hudson (1800–1871) the "Railway King", railway financier, and fraudster. Image by George Raphael Ward (1799-1878), after Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
George HudsonGeorge Hudson George Hudson English railway financier (1800–1871) For other people named George Hudson, see George Hudson (disambiguation). George Hudson (probably 10 March 1800 – 14 December 1871) was an English railway financier and politician who, because he controlled a significant part of the railway network in the 1840s, became known as "The Railway King"—a title conferred on him by Sydney Smith in 1844. Quick facts Lord Mayor of York, Monarch ... George Hudson Cllr. Ald. MP Lord Mayor of York In office 1846–1847 Monarch Victoria Preceded by William Richardson Succeeded by James Richardson In office 1837–1839 Preceded by James Meek Succeeded by William Stephenson Clark Member of Parliament for Sunderland In office 1845–1859 Personal details Born 10 March 1800… (Source: Wikipedia)
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