Richard Trevithick

Quick Facts

Full Name	Richard Trevithick
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Apr 13, 1771(1771-04-13)
Age	253
Date Of Death	April 22, 1833
Birthplace	Tregajorran
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

Richard Trevithick Biography

Richard Trevithick is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on April 13, 1771 in Tregajorran, England, United Kingdom. British inventor and entrepreneur, who pioneered steam-powered railroad transport.

His innovations to the steam engine were his way of making money, much like He made his money through innovations to the steam engine, much like James Watt..

Jane Harvey was his first wife and he had six children.

Richard Trevithick Net Worth

Richard Trevithick is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard Trevithick 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was not a good student and was often absent from school.

He was instrumental in the development of the first steam engine with high pressure.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Richard Trevithick Dating?

According to our records, Richard Trevithick married to Jane Harvey. As of December 1, 2023, Richard Trevithick’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Richard Trevithick celebrates birthday on April 13 of every year.

What did Richard Trevithick invent and when?

A controversial and somewhat tragic figure, Richard Trevithick (1771 – 1833) is credited with inventing the first high-pressure steam engine and the first operational steam locomotive at the turn of the 19th century. Trevithick was born in the mining district of Cornwall, England in 1771.

Why was Richard Trevithick important in the industrial revolution?

the industrial revolution. Richard Invented the very first locomotive, which was a newer and faster way to travel or transport goods over very long distances. It was powered by steam engines. The steam engines used tons of coal, so the demand for coal went up, and many more new mines opened up.

What is invented by Richard Trevithick?

Inventions

When did Richard Trevithick invent the train?

In 1804 , at the Penydarren Ironworks in Wales, Trevithick built the first-ever steam locomotive to run along a track. It pulled five cars loaded with ten tons of iron and 70 ironworkers about nine miles, and chugging along at about five miles per hour.

Who created the first train?

Richard Trevithick