John Wilkinson,British inventor and iron pioneer
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| John Wilkinson. Portrait of John Wilkinson (1728- 1808),British inventor and a pioneer in the use of iron. The son of a farmer,Wilkinson's family had acquired a forge in 1750. Wilkinson's skill led to the business expanding rapidly and by 1770 he was one of Britain's leading iron-makers. He became known as "Ironmad Wilkinson" for his production of a range of iron products,including boats,coins,coffins and sections for the first- ever iron bridge. Wilkinson invented a boring machine in 1774 which greatly increased the quality of manufacture of cannon barrels and steam engine cylinders. Wilkinson's fortune was wasted after his death on litigation by his heirs | |
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