In which field did Robert Stephenson contribute the most?
The field of Medicine
The field of Railways and Locomotive Design
The field of Literature
The field of Botany
Answer
Robert Stephenson is regarded as one of the most important engineers in history, and he is best known for his work on railways and locomotive design. In 1825, he designed and built the Rocket, the first steam locomotive to run on a public railway. He also built many other railways, including the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which was the world's first inter-city railway.
Engineering Legacy: Unraveling the Genius of Robert Stephenson
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