Anthony Francis Lucas Scientist

Anthony Francis Lucas (born Antun Lučić; September 9, 1855 – September 2, 1921) was a Croatian-born oil explorer. With Pattillo Higgins he organized the drilling of an oil well near Beaumont, Texas that became known as Spindletop. This led to the widespread exploitation of oil and the start of the petroleum age.

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Anthony Francis Lucas
Birth dateSeptember 09, 1855
Birth place
Croatia , Split Croatia
Nationality
Croats
Date of deathSeptember 02, 1921
Place of death
Washington D.C. , United States

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Field of study
Mechanical engineering

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