Anthony Francis Lucas
Croatian-born American oil explorer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anthony Francis Lucas (born Antun Lučić; September 9, 1855 – September 2, 1921) was a Croatian-born American oil explorer.[1] With Pattillo Higgins, he organized the drilling of an oil well near Beaumont, Texas, that became known as Spindletop. This led to the widespread exploitation of oil and the start of the Petroleum Age.[2]
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Antun Lucas | |
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Born | (1855-09-09)September 9, 1855 |
Died | September 2, 1921(1921-09-02) (aged 65) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Nationality | Croatian/American |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mechanical engineering |
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