Matthew Boulton ( 1728 - 1809 )

Birth: Birmingham, England (03 September 1728) Death: Soho (18 August 1809) Burial: Handsworth, Birmingham Profession: Engineer Career: Entered his father's business, as a silver stamper and piercer; started his own factory in Soho, near Birmingham; in partnership with James Watt (1775-1800) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 24/11/1785.