William Thornton

Architect

1759 – 1828

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Who was William Thornton?

Dr. William Thornton was a British-American physician, inventor, painter and architect who designed the United States Capitol, an authentic polymath. He also served as the first Architect of the Capitol and first Superintendent of the United States Patent Office.

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Born
May 20, 1759
Jost Van Dyke
Also known as
  • Dr William Thornton
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Aberdeen
  • University of Edinburgh
Died
Mar 28, 1828
Resting place
Congressional Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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