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1890

Thomas Plantagenet Bigg-Wither

Thomas Plantagenet Bigg-Wither (Hampshire, October 16, 1845 – High Seas, July 19, 1890) was an engineer and writer.

Between 1871 and 1875, he participated in an expedition in the Brazilian province of ParanĂ¡ in southern Brazil .

Upon returning to England, he published the book "Pioneering in South Brazil". Also published an article called "The valley of the Tibagy, Brazil" the Royal Geographical Society.

In the 1880s, he worked as chief engineer of a railroad India. In 1890, he became ill and when he returned to England, died inside the ship and was buried at sea.

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