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John Hanbury (1664–1734)
British ironmaster and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Hanbury, Esq. (1664–1734) was a British ironmaster and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1701 and 1734. He was one of a dynasty of ironmasters responsible for the industrialisation and urbanisation of the eastern valley through which runs the Afon Llwyd (in English "grey river") in Monmouthshire around Pontypool. Hanbury is most notable for introducing the rolling process of tinplating in the early 18th century.
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Born | 1664 |
Died | 1734 |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, politician |
Spouse | 2 |
Children | More than 4 |
Parent | Capel Hanbury |
Relatives | William Selwyn (father-in-law) |
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