Thomas Davies, business man with a connection to Wales (Llanelli)
Thomas Davies
Along with his brother Walter he invented the 'Stepney Spare Wheel' used on almost all early motor cars.
Business: Entrepreneur, Financier, Banker, businessman
Many world famous businessmen have surprisingly either come from Wales or have important Welsh connections. Some have incredible stories, most have quietly got on with business making changes that effect millions but few know their names. Entrepreneurs with Welsh connections include Laura Ashley, Charles Rolls, J.P.Morgan, Sir Howard Stringer and many many more!
Morgan Jones, business man with a Welsh connection!
Morgan Jones
Was the main power in the building of the railway system in Texas. Without him Fort Worth would be a minor town and Denver, Colorado would not be linked to the Gulf of Mexico.
James Monroe, business man with a Welsh connection!
James Monroe
James Monroe was the fifth president of the united states from 1817-1825. Monroe fought in the revolutionary war in many important battles, including Trenton, Monmouth, Brandywine, and Germantown. He was at valley forge with George Washington. He served as minister to France.
William Whiston, business man with a connection to Wales (Caernarfon)
William Whiston
Translations into the welsh language
Edward Jones, business man with a connection to Wales (Ruthin, Denbigh, Denbighshire)
Edward Jones
Founder of the Welsh Wesleyan Methodists (1800)
Steven Bletsoe, business man with a connection to Wales (Bridgend)
Steven Bletsoe
Co-founder of homefinder uk. An innovative company that allows the public to buy and sell property in a completely different way.
Sir William Preece, business man with a connection to Wales (Caernarfon)
Sir William Preece
William Henry Preece was an electrical engineer who was a major figure in the development and introduction of wireless telegraphy and the telephone in Great Britain.
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