About John Thurston

John Thurston (1777–1850) was an inventor who developed the use of slate beds and rubber cushions for billiard tables. He was dubbed "the father of the billiards trade."

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Occupation: inventor, author, entrepreneur, translator
Born: 1777
Died: August 7, 1850

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John Thurston

British manufacturer (1777–1850)

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About John Thurston

John Thurston (1777–1850) was an inventor who developed the use of slate beds and rubber cushions for billiard tables. He was dubbed "the father of the billiards trade."

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Occupation: inventor, author, entrepreneur, translator
Born: 1777
Died: August 7, 1850

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Not who you're looking for? Others named John Thurston: American baseball player and basketball coach · American politician from Arkansas · British artist (1774–1822)