Title
Richard Arkwright
Caption
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 Jedediah 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).
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009374P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
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