Matthew Boulton

English manufacturer, industrialist, business partner of James Watt (1728–1809)
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Matthew Boulton

Summary

Matthew Boulton is a human[1]. He was born in Birmingham[2]. He was born on September 3, 1728[3]. He died in Birmingham[4]. He died on August 17, 1809[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], inventor[7], engineer[8], mechanical engineer[9], and entrepreneur[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Matthew Boulton was born in Birmingham[2].
  • Matthew Boulton died in Birmingham[4].
  • Matthew Boulton was born on September 3, 1728[3].
  • Matthew Boulton died on August 17, 1809[5].
  • Matthew Boulton is buried at St Mary's Church[12].
  • Matthew Boulton's father was Matthew Boulton, Senior[13].
  • Matthew Boulton's mother was Christiana Piers[14].
  • Matthew Boulton was married to Anne Robinson[15].
  • Among Matthew Boulton's spouses was Mary Robinson[16].
  • A child of Matthew Boulton was Matthew Robinson Boulton[17].
  • A child of Matthew Boulton was Anne Boulton[18].
  • Matthew Boulton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Matthew Boulton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Matthew Boulton's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Matthew Boulton's professions included inventor[7].
  • Matthew Boulton worked as an engineer[8].
  • Matthew Boulton's professions included mechanical engineer[9].
  • Matthew Boulton's professions included entrepreneur[10].
  • Matthew Boulton's professions included industrialist[21].
  • Matthew Boulton's field of work was mechanical engineering[22].
  • Matthew Boulton's field of work was discoveries and inventions[23].
  • Matthew Boulton's field of work was steam engine[24].
  • Matthew Boulton's field of work was pump[25].
  • Matthew Boulton's field of work was design[26].
  • Matthew Boulton's field of work was coin[27].

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Origins and Family

Matthew Boulton's place of birth was Birmingham[2]. He was born on September 3, 1728[3]. His father was he, Senior[13]. His mother was Christiana Piers[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], inventor[7], engineer[8], mechanical engineer[9], entrepreneur[10], and industrialist[21]. Fields of work include mechanical engineering[22], a branch of engineering[28]; discoveries and inventions[23]; steam engine[24], an engineering term[29]; pump[25]; design[26], a field of study[30]; and coin[27], a coin type[31]. Matthew Boulton held the position of High Sheriff of Staffordshire[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[33], a fellowship award[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[36], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Robinson[15], 1735–1783[39] and Mary Robinson[16], 1727–1759[40]. Children include Matthew Robinson Boulton[17], an engineer[41], 1770–1842[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43] and Anne Boulton[18], 1768–1829[44].

Death and Burial

Matthew Boulton died on August 17, 1809[5]. He died in Birmingham[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[45]. He is buried at St Mary's Church[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Matthew Boulton include Boulton and Watt[46], a business[47], founded in 1775[48], headquartered in Smethwick[49].

Why It Matters

Matthew Boulton has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Boulton and Watt[46], a business[47], founded in 1775[48], headquartered in Smethwick[49].

FAQs

Where was Matthew Boulton born?

Matthew Boulton's place of birth was Birmingham[2].

Where did Matthew Boulton die?

Matthew Boulton passed away in Birmingham[4].

Who were Matthew Boulton's parents?

Matthew Boulton's father was Matthew Boulton, Senior[13]. Matthew Boulton's mother was Christiana Piers[14].

Who was Matthew Boulton married to?

Matthew Boulton's spouses include Anne Robinson[15] and Mary Robinson[16].

What did Matthew Boulton do for work?

Matthew Boulton worked as businessperson[6], inventor[7], engineer[8], mechanical engineer[9], and entrepreneur[10].

What awards did Matthew Boulton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[33] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [32] ↑ . The London Gazette 13621. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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