William Aspdin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Aspdin

English cement manufacturer/pioneer:Portland cement industry

Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1815

Place of Birth: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 11-Apr-1864

Profession: scientist, businessperson

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William Aspdin (23 September 1815 – 11 April 1864) was an English cement manufacturer, and a pioneer of the Portland cement industry.
He is considered the inventor of "modern" Portland cement.
He has also been termed "an incorrigible liar and swindler".Joseph Aspdin 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.