Nicholas Longworth | |
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| Born | January 16, 1783 |
| Died | February 10, 1863 (aged 80) |
| Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, banker, real estate speculator, winemaker |
| Known for | Winemaking |
| Spouse | Susanna Howell |
| Children | Joseph Longworth Catharine Longworth Anderson |
Nicholas Longworth (January 16, 1783 – February 10, 1863) was an American real estate speculator and winemaker as well as the founder of the Longworth family in Ohio. Longworth was an influential figure in the early history of American wine, producing sparkling Catawba wine from grapes grown in his Ohio River Valley vineyard. He also made significant contributions supporting the arts, impacting the careers of Robert S. Duncanson, Hiram Powers, and others.