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William Thornton
1759May, 20

William Thornton

William Thornton, Virgin Islander-American architect, designed the United States Capitol (d. 1828)
William Thornton (May 20, 1759 – March 28, 1828) was a British-American physician, inventor, painter and architect who designed the United States Capitol. He also served as the first Architect of the Capitol and first Superintendent of the United States Patent Office.

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Events on 1759

  • 11Jan

    Life insurance

    In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first American life insurance company is incorporated.
  • 1May

    Wedgwood

    Josiah Wedgwood founds the Wedgwood pottery company in Great Britain.
  • 25Jul

    Fort Niagara

    French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.
  • 1Aug

    Battle of Minden

    Seven Years' War: The Battle of Minden, an allied Anglo-German army victory over the French. In Britain this was one of a number of events that constituted the Annus Mirabilis of 1759 and is celebrated as Minden Day by certain British Army regiments.
  • 18Sep

    Quebec City

    Seven Years' War: The British capture Quebec City.