Samuel Crompton
Inventor, pioneer of the spinning industry (1753–1827) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the politician, see Sir Samuel Crompton, 1st Baronet.
Samuel Crompton (3 December 1753 – 26 June 1827) was an English inventor and pioneer of the spinning industry.[1] Building on the work of James Hargreaves and Richard Arkwright, he invented the spinning mule, a machine that revolutionised the industry worldwide.[2][3]
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Samuel Crompton | |
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Born | (1753-12-03)3 December 1753 |
Died | 26 June 1827(1827-06-26) (aged 73) 17 King Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England |
Resting place | St Peter's Church, Bolton, Lancashire, England |
Nationality | English |
Occupation(s) | Inventor, pioneer of the spinning industry |
Known for | Spinning mule |
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