John Laird (shipbuilder), Date of Birth, Date of Death

John Laird (shipbuilder)

British politician

Date of Birth: 14-Jun-1805

Date of Death: 29-Oct-1874

Profession: engineer, politician, shipbuilder

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

John Laird (14 June 1805 – 29 October 1874) was a shipbuilder and key figure in the development of the town of Birkenhead.
He was the elder brother of Macgregor Laird.
He was one of the first to use iron in the construction of ships.