Richard Trevithick Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Richard Trevithick 13/04/1771   -   22/04/1833

Richard Trevithick Introduction:

Richard Trevithick was a British inventor who was the pioneer of steam-powered road and rail transport. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Richard Trevithick Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Mining Engineers
  • Died At Age: 62
  • Sun Sign: Aries
  • Born In: Tregajorran, Cornwall, England
  • Famous As: Pioneer Of Steam-powered Road & Rail Transport
  • Height: 6'2" (188 Cm), 6'2" Males
  • Spouse/Ex-: Jane Harvey (m. 1797–1833)
  • Father: Richard Trevithick
  • Mother: Ann Teague
  • Children:
    1. Anne Ellis
    2. Elizabeth Banfield
    3. Francis Trevithick
  • Died On: April 22, 1833
  • Place Of Death: Dartford, Kent, England
  • Discoveries/inventions: Steam Locomotive
  • Bio: Richard Trevithick Was A British Inventor Who Was The Pioneer Of Steam-powered Road And Rail Transport. Check Out This Biography To Know About His Childhood, Family Life, Achievements And Fun Facts About Him.