David Thomas (industrialist)

David Thomas (industrialist)

David Thomas (3 November 1794 – 20 June 1882) was a native of Wales who was influential in the birth of the Industrial Revolution in the US.

Read more about David Thomas (industrialist):  Development of The Hot Blast, Emigration To Pennsylvania, Philanthropy and Honors, Death and Legacy

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