Charles Algernon Parsons
@charlesparsons
inventor of the steam turbine (1854-1931)
Building Newcastle and District Electric Lighting Company as Founder · United Kingdom
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Key facts
- Lived
- 1854–1931
- Educated at
- Trinity College, Dublin · St John's College
About
Charles Algernon Parsons (1854–1931) was an engineer and inventor. They were born in London. They studied at Trinity College, Dublin. They served as High Sheriff of Northumberland.
In context
Newcastle and District Electric Lighting Company was founded in 1889 and closed in 1947, after 58 years. Among the 8 other electricity supply company companies we hold, those that closed lasted a median of 73 years, so this one closed earlier than most.
Contribution
Charles's ideas, decisions and failures appear here once this profile is claimed.
Companies
- Newcastle and District Electric Lighting Companyelectric utility in Newcastle, UK (1889-1948)Founder · electricity supply company · Newcastle upon Tyne · Founded 1889
- Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Companyengineering company in the United KingdomFounder · engineering · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom · Founded 1897
- C. A. Parsons and Companyformer British engineering firmFounder · engineering · Newcastle upon Tyne · Founded 1889