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Stephenson

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biographical name (1)

Ste·​phen·​son ˈstē-vən-sən How to pronounce Stephenson (audio)
George 1781–1848 English inventor and founder of railroads

Stephenson

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biographical name (2)

Robert 1803–1859 son of George Stephenson English engineer

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“Stephenson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Stephenson. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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