Thomas Newcomen
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 296 years ago |
| Born | Dartmouth |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | August 5,1729 |
| Died | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Steam |
| Parents | Elias Newcomen |
| Sarah Newcomen | |
| Siblings | John Newcomen |
| Date of birth | January 1,1664 |
| Spouse | Hannah Waymouth |
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| ID | 414590 |
Thomas Newcomen Life story
Thomas Newcomen was an English inventor who created the atmospheric engine, the first practical fuel-burning engine in 1712. He was an ironmonger by trade and a Baptist lay preacher by calling. He was born in Dartmouth, in Devon, England, to a merchant family and baptised at St. Saviour's Church on 28 February 1664.
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