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[[Image:Lady Godiva by John Collier.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Lady Godiva by John Collier.jpg|thumb|250px|''Lady Godiva'' by John Collier, 1897]] | ||
Lady Godiva is a historical figure who is honoured by engineers as the patron saint of engineering. She is heralded as such a saint due to her willingness to sacrifice for the sake of public good, and for her humility and dedication to society. | Lady Godiva is a historical figure who is honoured by engineers as the patron saint of engineering. She is heralded as such a saint due to her willingness to sacrifice for the sake of public good, and for her humility and dedication to society. |