Charles Bianconi
Charles Bianconi | |
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| Born | 24 September 1786 Tregolo, Costa Masnaga (near Como), Italy |
| Died | 22 September 1875 (aged 88) Longfield House, Boherlahan, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Spouse | Eliza Hayes |
Charles Bianconi (24 September 1786 – 22 September 1875) was an Italo-Irish entrepreneur. Sometimes described as the "man who put Ireland on wheels", he developed a network of horse-drawn coaches that became Ireland's "first regular public transport" system. He eventually became known for his innovations in transport and was twice mayor of Clonmel, in County Tipperary.