Sandford Fleming

1827 – 1915

Sandford Fleming

Sir Sandford Fleming, Chief Engineer of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Father of the Standard Time system

Engineering Achievements

The Canadian Pacific Railroad and the Pacific Cable were transformational for Canada’s communication and infrastructure connections, the railroad being instrumental in creating a viable nation.

Fleming is also credited with "the initial effort that led to the adoption of the present time meridians".

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