Matthew Boulton

Matthew Boulton (1728–1809) was a British businessperson, inventor and engineer.

Matthew Boulton in brief

Born
1728
Died
1809
Known for
businessperson, inventor, engineer, entrepreneur, industrialist, merchant and designer
Place of birth
Birmingham
Contents

Overview

Born at Birmingham in 1728, died at Birmingham in 1809.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is mechanical engineering, discoveries and inventions and steam engine.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Birmingham. Residence is recorded at Soho House. Positions recorded include High Sheriff of Staffordshire. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh, Royal Society and Lunar Society of Birmingham.

Work by Matthew Boulton is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and State Library of New South Wales.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Matthew Boulton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q469269: Matthew Boulton

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