David Mushet

David Mushet
Born(1772-10-02)2 October 1772
Died7 June 1847(1847-06-07) (aged 74)
Resting placeAll Saints churchyard, Staunton
OccupationMetallurgist
Known forInventing a method to produce refined iron direct from the blast furnace, without the need for a separate refinery.
Parent(s)William Mushet, Margaret Cochran

David Mushet (2 October 1772 – 7 June 1847) was a Scottish engineer,[1] known for his inventions in the field of metallurgy. Mushet was an early advocate of animal rights.

  1. ^ Joel Mokyr. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History. Oxford University Press, 13 August 2003. p. 461