William Thornton

William Thornton

Dr. William Thornton (May 20, 1759 - March 28, 1828) 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.

Read more about William Thornton:  Early Life, Superintendent of The Patent Office, Societies, Later Life