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George Sorocold

English civil engineer

b. 1668 CE – d. 1738 CE World The Atlantic Lands

George Sorocold (c. 1668 – c. 1738) was an English civil engineer notable for pioneering work on water supplies and hydraulic power systems around Great Britain.

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Moran, J. (2026). George Sorocold. History Atlas. Retrieved 28 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/george-sorocold/

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