Michael Hughes (industrialist), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Michael Hughes (industrialist)
- Michael Hughes (13 May 1752 – 2 May 1825) was a Welsh industrialist best known for his role in the copper mining industry. Hughes was born at Lleiniog, near Beaumaris, Anglesey.
- At the height of his prosperity, he was manager of the Stanley and Ravenhead smelting works in Lancashire, as well as a partner in the Parys Mountain copper mine and the Flintshire-based Greenfield Copper and Brass Company.
- He also had an interest in both the Amlwch Shipping Company and the Amlwch Brewery Company.
- He made his home at Sherdley House in Prescot, Lancashire, which he built between 1803 and 1806.
- He was Deputy-Lieutenant of Lancashire.
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