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John Wigham Richardson
John Wigham Richardson in 1905
Born(1837-01-07)7 January 1837
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Died15 April 1908(1908-04-15) (aged 71)
London, England
Resting placeKensal Green Cemetery, London
NationalityBritish
EducationBootham School, York
OccupationShipbuilder
Known forFounder of Neptune Works, co-founder of Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson
SpouseMarian Henrietta Thöl
ChildrenPhilip Wigham Richardson, Ernestine, Maurice Wigham, Cecil, Theodora Wigham, George Beigh, Felix Gabriel
Parent(s)Edward Richardson and Jane Wigham
RelativesCharles Merz (nephew)

John Wigham Richardson (7 January 1837 – 15 April 1908) was a British shipbuilder on Tyneside during the late 19th and early 20th century.

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