Orville Wright
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Orville Wright was an ordinary man, that lived an extraordinary life. His is a story of courage, faith and determination. Together with his brother Wilbur, he worked tirelessly to design, build and rebuild, a flying machine. An innate curiosity for all things mechanical, saw him conducting experiments throughout his life and he was dedicated to paving the way for the modern industrial age. The Wright Brother’s contributions have encouraged man to fly higher and longer.
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George Stephenson
George Stephenson’s development of the steam engine has undoubtedly changed our world. From an early age he showed a keen interest in not only self-development, but also in the betterment of existing machines to help mankind and increase production. George succeeded in life because he took the time to educate himself and seized the opportunities that were presented to him. Discover how his determination and never-ending curiosity helped to herald the Industrial Age, and revolutionize mining operations and safety.
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Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes led a life of extreme highs and lows, both literally and figuratively. Get inside the mind of this complicated personality who developed a flourishing career within the film industry. Fly with him on his ventures into the world of aviation where he broke records and made major contributions. He led a life of remarkable achievement. However, it is his philanthropy, via the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, that is his most enduring legacy.
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Georges Haussmann
Revered as one of the great architects and men of Paris, Georges Haussmann worked for many years to create a new Paris that was loved by many. Today, the city is one of the most influential and cultural business centres in the world, as well as one of the most populous cities. Many of the famous monuments and buildings in Paris were developed by this amazing architect, whose designs have been credited as inspirations for various other cities around the world. He undoubtedly brought Paris into a new era and his story deserves to be heard.
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Henry Bessemer
From an early age, Henry Bessemer was a prolific inventor. His many successful and valuable creations, resulted in 129 patents being awarded to him. He is considered by many to have laid the foundation to the Industrial Revolution. Henry’s breakthrough in steel production techniques attracted much recognition and a successful career. It was his combination of innovation and business skills that made him such an amazing entrepreneur.
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