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William Thornton.
British-American physician, inventor, painter and architect (1759-1828)
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About William Thornton
William Thornton was an 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.
Everything about William Thornton →- Occupation
- architect, painter, inventor, physician
- Position held
- Architect of the Capitol
- Citizenship
- United States, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- May 20, 1759, 1761
- Died
- March 28, 1828, 1828