William Wheelwright
(1798-1873)
American businessman
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William Wheelwright (March 18, 1798 – September 26, 1873) was a businessman who played an essential role in the development of steamboat and train transportation in Chile and other parts of South America. In 1838, with help from the Chilean government, he founded the Pacific Steam Navigation Company which commenced operations on October 15, 1840 and provided commercial sea access to cities such as Valparaíso and El Callao.
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18 March 1798 Merrimac, Massachusetts, United States
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26 September 1873 (aged 75)
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