Joseph Aspdin

British mason, bricklayer and inventor (1778–1855)
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Joseph Aspdin

Summary

Joseph Aspdin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leeds[2]. He was born on January 1, 1778[3]. He passed away in Wakefield[4]. He died on January 1, 1855[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6] and inventor[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leeds[2], Joseph Aspdin…
  • Joseph Aspdin passed away in Wakefield[4].
  • Joseph Aspdin was born on January 1, 1778[3].
  • Joseph Aspdin died on January 1, 1855[5].
  • A child of Joseph Aspdin was William Aspdin[9].
  • Joseph Aspdin held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Joseph Aspdin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Joseph Aspdin's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Joseph Aspdin's professions included inventor[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Aspdin is portland cement[12].
  • Joseph Aspdin is recorded as male[13].
  • Joseph Aspdin's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Joseph Aspdin's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Aspdin[15].
  • Joseph Aspdin's family name is recorded as Aspdin[16].
  • Joseph Aspdin's given name is recorded as Joseph[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leeds[2], Joseph Aspdin… he was born on January 1, 1778[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6] and inventor[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joseph Aspdin is portland cement[12].

Personal Life

A child of Joseph Aspdin was William Aspdin[9].

Death and Burial

Joseph Aspdin died on January 1, 1855[5]. He passed away in Wakefield[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Aspdin has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

He is credited with the discovery of portland cement[19], a cement[20].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Aspdin born?

Joseph Aspdin's place of birth was Leeds[2].

Where did Joseph Aspdin die?

Joseph Aspdin died in Wakefield[4].

What did Joseph Aspdin do for work?

Joseph Aspdin worked as entrepreneur[6] and inventor[7].

What did Joseph Aspdin discover?

Joseph Aspdin is credited as discoverer of portland cement[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . commemorative plaque. openplaques.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . commemorative plaque. openplaques.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1778-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Date of death +1855-01-01T00:00:00Z
    P14541 3BC3ea
    Wikidata description British mason, bricklayer and inventor (1778–1855)
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  2. 5w ago · 12u · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Family name Aspdin
    Child William Aspdin
    Notable work portland cement
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P569]]: 20 March 1778"
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