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William Cockerill
1759-03-27 – 1832-01-23
Life & Legacy
William Cockerill (1759–1832) was an English inventor, entrepreneur, and industrialist. Designing and producing machines for new industrial textile manufacturing, he is best known for having established a major manufacturing firm in what is now Liège Province of modern-day Belgium. He is widely considered to have been instrumental in spreading the Industrial Revolution in Continental Europe.
Occupation & Career
metallurgist, industrialist, businessperson, inventor, entrepreneur, mechanic
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Family Child
John Cockerill
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Family Child
James Cockerill
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Family Child
William Cockerill, Junior
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Family Spouse
Elisabet Charles
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Family & Relationships
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