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James Boydell

1860-01-01

Life & Legacy

James Boydell (died January 1860) was a British inventor of steam traction engines. His most significant invention was the first practical track-laying vehicle, for which he received British patents in August 1846 and February 1854.

Occupation & Career

engineer, inventor

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q6130081 — wikidata View source

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