Family Father
David Elder
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q15311933 · wikidata
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John Elder
1824-03-08 – 1869-09-17
Life & Legacy
John Elder (8 March 1824 – 17 September 1869) was a Scottish marine engineer and shipbuilder. He was born at Glasgow on 8 March 1824. His family was connected with Kinross, where, for several generations, his forefathers had followed the occupation of wrights, for which they seemed to have a special aptitude.
He followed his father in constructing marine steam engines and in 1854 established the compound engine as its most efficient form, which made the use of steamships more competitive than sail (also see Maritime history#Age of Steam).
He took out numerous patents and expanded the business to employ thousands of workers.
Occupation & Career
engineer, entrepreneur, inventor, shipbuilder
Education
High School of Glasgow; University of Glasgow
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Education & Institutions
High School of Glasgow · University of Glasgow
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Family Spouse
Isabella Elder
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q15311933 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q15311933 — wikidata View source
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