English manufacturer, industrialist, business partner of James Watt (1728–1809)

Matthew Boulton. Stipple engraving by W. Ridley, 1809, after Sir W. Beechey, 1799.

Matthew Boulton. Stipple engraving by A. Cardon, 1812, after W. Evans after Sir W. Beechey, 1799.

Coinage: elevation of a coin press. Engraving by J. W. Lowry after E. S. Gibson.

Matthew Boulton. Line engraving by W. Sharp, 1801, after Sir W. Beechey, 1799.

The seven ages of science. 3/7 Age of opportunity.

The distinguished men of science 1807-8: a key to the identities of the sitters. Photograph of engraving by W. Walker, 1862, after Sir J. Gilbert.

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The seven ages of science. 3/7 Age of opportunity.

Matthew Boulton. Line engraving by W. Sharp, 1801, after Sir W. Beechey, 1799.

Matthew Boulton. Stipple engraving by W. Ridley, 1809, after Sir W. Beechey, 1799.

Coinage: elevation of a coin press. Engraving by J. W. Lowry after E. S. Gibson.

The distinguished men of science 1807-8: a key to the identities of the sitters. Photograph of engraving by W. Walker, 1862, after Sir J. Gilbert.