David Thomas (industrialist)

David Thomas
Born
David Thomas

(1794-11-03)November 3, 1794
Cadoxton, Wales
DiedJune 20, 1882(1882-06-20) (aged 87)
Resting placeFairview Cemetery, West Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NationalityWelsh
Spouse
Elizabeth Hopkins
(m. 1817)
Engineering career
DisciplineIronmastery
ProjectsProduction of anthracite iron
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David Thomas (November 3, 1794 – June 20, 1882) was a native of Wales who was influential in the birth of the Industrial Revolution in the United States.[1]

  1. ^ Robert (Bob) Owen. "Thomas, David (1794-1882), pioneer of the iron industry in U.S.A.". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved February 7, 2021.