when was richard trevithick born and died
The graveyard was turned into parkland and the exact location of his grave now is unknown. Trevithick was born in Cornwall on 13th April 1771 and died at the Bull Inn (TQ541740, now the Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel) on High Street, Dartford, on 22nd April 1833, aged 62, after a short illness.At the time he was working on marine engines with John Hall (1764-1836), who is also buried here.Trevithick s most notable achievements date from the first decade of the 19th century using steam power to propel vehicles capable of carrying passengers and freight on the roads and on rails.t the time he was working on marine engines with John Hall (1764-1836), who is also buried here. Trevithick s most notable achievements date from the first decade of the 19th century using steam power to propel vehicles capable of carrying passengers and freight on the roads and on rails.