William Thornton
William Thornton (1759–1828) was an American architect, painter and inventor.
Overview
Born at Jost Van Dyke in 1759, died at Washington, D.C. in 1828.
In detail
William Thornton studied at University of Edinburgh and University of Aberdeen. the recorded working language is English.
Positions recorded include Architect of the Capitol. Membership is recorded of American Philosophical Society.
Works named in the authority record are Cadmus, or a Treatise on the Elements of Written Language.
Work by William Thornton is recorded in the collections of Yale Center for British Art.
Distinctions recorded are Magellanic Premium.
Sources
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“William Thornton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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