Alexander Muirhead

1848–1920 (age 72)

Biography

Alexander Muirhead was an engineer whose inventive mind contributed to the burgeoning field of electrical communication. His meticulous work on measuring instruments and signalling helped lay the groundwork for more reliable telegraphy and early wireless experiments.

Off duty, he cultivated a reputation for quiet generosity, encouraging young engineers and sharing the lessons of a long life spent at the forefront of practical science. His resting place in West Norwood Cemetery marks the end of a life devoted to connecting people across distances.

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