Thomas Powell (mine owner)

Thomas Powell
Born(1779-01-06)6 January 1779[1]
Monmouth, Wales
Died24 March 1863(1863-03-24) (aged 84)
OccupationCoal mine owner
Years active1829–1863

Thomas Powell (1779–1863) was a Welsh coal mine owner who between 1829 and his death became one of the most successful. By 1862 he owned 16 mines which together produced over 700,000 tons of coal, making them some of the richest sources in the world.[2] His company has now evolved into PD Ports.

References

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  1. ^ Morgan, Walter Thomas (1959). "POWELL, THOMAS (1779? - 1863), coal-owner". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Thomas Powell and Sons". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Graces Guide. Retrieved 7 October 2018.