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Francis Cabot Lowell

1775-04-07 – 1817-08-10

Portrait of Francis Cabot Lowell
Francis Cabot Lowell (1775-1817); Credited with establishing the first integrated textile mill in the United States at Waltham, Massachusetts in 1813. The city of Lowell, Massachusetts was named in his honor. There are no portraits of him. This profile is commonly used in publications to represent him. This profile is even the basis of a sculpture of Francis Cabot Lowell located at the National Historic Park in Lowell, Massachusetts.Credit: United States National Park Service

Life & Legacy

Francis Cabot Lowell, (fran·suhs ka·buht low·uhl) (April 7, 1775 – August 10, 1817) was an American businessman after whom the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, is named. He was instrumental in bringing the Industrial Revolution to the United States.

Occupation & Career

businessperson

Education

Harvard University; Phillips Academy; Harvard College

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Education & Institutions

Harvard College · Harvard University · Phillips Academy

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2074392 — wikidata View source

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