John Hanbury

John Hanbury, Esq. (1664–1734) was a British ironmaster and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1701 and 1734. He was one of a dynasty of ironmasters responsible for the industrialisation and urbanisation of the eastern valley through which runs the Afon Llwyd in Monmouthshire around Pontypool. Hanbury is most notable for introducing the rolling process of tinplating in the early 18th century.

Occupation

metallurgist, politician, businessperson

Position held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 1701-02 Parliament

Born

1664

Died

1734