Frederic Tudor
Ice King's GloFrederic Tudor, known as Boston's 'Ice King,' pioneered the international ice trade in the early 19th century. He established the Tudor Ice Company, shipping ice from New England to the Caribbean, Europe, India, and Hong Kong. Despite early financial losses, Tudor refined his methods, using insulation and efficient shipping to boost profits. His business expanded globally, though eventually faced competition from new ice-making technologies.
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This article is about the Bostonian businessman known as the "Ice King". For the British admiral, see Frederick Tudor. For the New York businessman known as the "Ice King", see Charles W. Morse.
Frederic TudorBornSeptember 4, 1783Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.DiedFebruary 6, 1864 (aged 80)Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Resting placeKing's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston (originally)[1]Other name"Ice King"Known forEstablishing the ice tradeSpouse
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