Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Abraham Darby III Biography and Timeline

Follow Abraham Darby III through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Abraham Darby III, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1778

Industrial Revolution

Ironbridge · Science / Technology

Coke pig iron becomes cheaper than charcoal pig iron & since cast iron was becoming cheaper and more plentiful, it began being a structural material following the building of the innovative Iron Bridge in 1778 by Abraham Darby III

Records, sources and methodology

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