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.

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William Thornton
Birth dateMay 20, 1759
Birth place
British Virgin Islands , Jost Van Dyke
Nationality
United Kingdom
United States
Date of deathMarch 28, 1828
Education
University of Aberdeen
University of Edinburgh
Known for
United States Capitol

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