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While I haven't learned about this completely I'll tell you what I know!
Duke of Bridgewater- Father of the Canal System.
James Watt- Father of the steam engine.
Richard Arkwright- Father of the factory system, Invented the Water Frame/ Spinning frame.
George Stephenson- Father of the railroad locomotive.
Edwin Chadwick- English social reformer best known for changing the Poor Laws and initiating important improvements in urban sanitation and public health in England.