Birthdate: March 18, 1798
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Died: September 26, 1873
William Wheelwright was a renowned businessman who made significant contributions to transportation infrastructure in South America. He founded the Pacific Steam Navigation Company in 1838 with support from the Chilean government, enabling commercial sea access to multiple cities. Additionally, he owned the Central Argentine Railway, established in 1863, which was instrumental in constructing and operating railway lines in the east-central region of Argentina. Wheelwright’s legacy is defined by his crucial role in advancing steamboat and train transportation in the region.
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