William Aspdin

William Aspdin
William Aspdin
Born	23 September 1815; Leeds, England
Died	11 April 1864 (aged 48); Itzehoe, Holstein, Germany
	Scientific career
Fields	British mason, bricklayer and inventor of modern Portland cement

William Aspdin (23 September 1815 – 11 April 1864) was an English cement manufacturer, and a pioneer of the Portland cement industry.^[1] He is considered the inventor of "modern" Portland cement.^[2]^[3]^{: 184, 191} He has also been termed "an incorrigible liar and swindler".^[3]^: 191

Joseph Aspdin, his father, is proven to have patented the method of cement manufacture in 1824 which is how cement continues to be made to this day, albeit with technological advances.

^ Francis, A. J. (1978). The cement industry, 1796–1914 : a history. Newton Abbot: David and Charles. ISBN 0715373862.
^ Cite error: The named reference Rinde was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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[Francis-1] Francis, A. J. (1978). The cement industry, 1796–1914 : a history. Newton Abbot: David and Charles. ISBN 0715373862.

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William Aspdin

Born	(1815-09-23)23 September 1815 Leeds, England
Died	11 April 1864(1864-04-11) (aged 48) Itzehoe, Holstein, Germany
Scientific career
Fields	British mason, bricklayer and inventor of modern Portland cement