This article is about the architect. For other uses, see William Thornton (disambiguation).
American inventor and architect (1759–1828)
William Thornton
Architect of the Capitol
In office 1793–1802
President
George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson
Preceded by
Position established
Succeeded by
Benjamin Henry Latrobe
5th Commissioner of the Federal City
In office September 12, 1794 – July 1, 1802
Preceded by
David Stuart
Succeeded by
Office retired
Personal details
Born
(1759-05-20)May 20, 1759 Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
Died
March 28, 1828(1828-03-28) (aged 68) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place
Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Nationality
American
Alma mater
University of Edinburgh; University of Aberdeen
Profession
Architect
Known for
United States Capitol
Awards
Magellanic Premium (1792)
Military service
Branch/service
District of Columbia Militia[1]
Years of service
1807-1815
Rank
Captain
William Thornton (May 20, 1759 – March 28, 1828) 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.
^Clark, Allen C. (1915). "Doctor and Mrs. William Thornton". Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C. 18: 144–208. JSTOR 40066870. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
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