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William Thornton

British-American physician, inventor, painter and architect (1759-1828)

  • Fame50.4
  • Momentum6.7
  • Wikipedia1.4K
Source-basedRising
Lived 1759–1828, aged 69United States
United StatesUnited StatesArchitectsArchitect
  • Wikipedia
    15 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1759–1828
    Aged 69
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
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Updated 2026-07-21

William Thornton was an American physician, inventor, painter and architect who designed the United States Capitol. He also served as the first Architect of the Capitol and first Superintendent of the United States Patent Office.

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50.4
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Momentum6.7
Historical12.9
Now attention37.3
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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