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Cubitt, Sir William

(1785–1861)

Hermione Hobhouse

https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/6860

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Cubitt, Sir William (1785–1861), civil engineer and millwright, was born at Dilham, Norfolk, the son of Joseph Cubitt, miller, and his wife, Hannah, née Lubbock. He was educated at Dilham village school, and also had access to the libraries of two local clergymen, ...

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date: 25 February 2021

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