Stephenson
Americannoun
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George, 1781–1848, English inventor and engineer.
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his son Robert, 1803–59, English engineer.
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George. 1781–1848, British inventor of the first successful steam locomotive (1814); constructed the first railway line to carry passengers, the Stockton and Darlington Railway (opened 1825)
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his son, Robert. 1803–59, British engineer, noted for his construction of railway bridges and viaducts, esp the tubular bridge over the Menai Strait
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Simon Stephenson, a screenwriter behind “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain” and “Luca,” is accusing Payne of copyright infringement in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in a California federal court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
The same year, the suit alleges agents for Stephenson sent the script to Payne, who declined the project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Asked by NBC sideline reporter Zora Stephenson if he was enjoying spoiling the Knicks’ ring night, James grinned and said, “Yeah, I do. It’s pretty special.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Deputy Lucy Stephenson said she withdrew her proposition to cut fuel duty following "constructive discussions" with Maclean.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
A monumental brass, to the memory of Robert Stephenson, has recently been inlaid in the floor of the nave.
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous
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