David Mushet | |
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| Born | 2 October 1772 |
| Died | 7 June 1847 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | All Saints churchyard, Staunton |
| Occupation | Metallurgist |
| Known for | Inventing a method to produce refined iron direct from the blast furnace, without the need for a separate refinery. |
| Parent(s) | William Mushet, Margaret Cochran |
David Mushet (2 October 1772 – 7 June 1847) was a Scottish engineer,[1] known for his inventions in the field of metallurgy. Mushet was an early advocate of animal rights.
- ^ Joel Mokyr. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History. Oxford University Press, 13 August 2003. p. 461