Frederick Walton
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For the British railway engineer in India, see Frederick Walton (engineer).
Frederick Edward Walton (13 March 1834[1] ā 16 May 1928),[2] was an English manufacturer and inventor whose invention of Linoleum in Chiswick[3] was patented in 1863.[4] He also invented Lincrusta in 1877.
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Frederick Walton | |
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Born | Frederick Edward Walton 13 March 1834 Halifax, West Yorkshire, England |
Died | 16 May 1928 (aged 94) |
Occupation(s) | Inventor, manufacturer, businessman |
Known for | Inventing Linoleum and Lincrusta Founder of Waltons and Sons |
Family | James Walton (father) |
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