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Richard Arkwright (1732-1792), English inventor and industrialist, born at Preston in Lancashire
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Richard Arkwright (1732-1792), English inventor and industrialist, born at Preston in Lancashire
Richard Arkwright (1732-1792), English inventor and industrialist, born at Preston in Lancashire. Inventor in 1769 of the spinning frame (water frame). In 1771, in partnership with Jeddiah Strutt, he built the first water-powered cotton mill at Cromford, Derbyshire. His innovations contributed significantly to the Industrial Revolution and he died one of the richest men in England. Engraving after the portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby. From The Gallery of Portraits, Vol V, by Charles Knight (London, 1835)
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1769 1835 Born Built Charles Cotton Derby Derbyshire Died Frame Gallery Industrial Industrialist Inventor Joseph Knight Lancashire Mill Partnership Portraits Revolution Richard Spinning Textiles Wright 1771 Arkwright Contributed Cromford Innovations Preston Richest Significantly Strutt Water Powered
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This print showcases Richard Arkwright, an influential figure in the Industrial Revolution. Born in Preston, Lancashire in 1732, Arkwright was an English inventor and industrialist whose contributions revolutionized the textile industry. In 1769, he invented the spinning frame, also known as the water frame, which greatly improved cotton production. The image captures Arkwright's determined gaze and confident posture, reflecting his entrepreneurial spirit. Engraved after a portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby, this print beautifully portrays Arkwright's intellect and innovation. Arkwright's partnership with Jeddiah Strutt led to the construction of the first water-powered cotton mill at Cromford in Derbyshire in 1771. This marked a significant milestone in industrial history as it paved the way for mechanized textile manufacturing. Throughout his career, Arkwright continued to introduce groundbreaking innovations that propelled England into an era of unprecedented industrial growth. His relentless pursuit of progress made him one of the wealthiest men in England before his death in 1792. This remarkable engraving from Charles Knight's "Gallery of Portraits" (1835) pays homage to Richard Arkwright's immense contributions to society. It serves as a reminder of how one individual can shape an entire era through their ingenuity and determination.
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