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Fellow of the Royal Society
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1768-03-22 – 1855-02-27

Bryan Donkin FRS FRAS (22 March 1768 – 27 February 1855) was a British civil engineer who developed the first paper making machine and created the world's first commercial canning factory. These were the basis for large industries that continue to flourish today. Bryan Donkin was involved with Thomas Telford's Caledonian Canal, Marc and Isambard Brunel's Thames Tunnel, and Charles Babbage's computer. He was an advisor to the government and held in high esteem by his peers.
engineer, civil engineer, businessperson, inventor
Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellow of the Royal Society
Royal Society of London
Fellow of the Royal Society
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John Donkin
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Bryan Donkin
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q595756 · wikidata
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