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John Fowler

1826-07-11 – 1864-12-04

Portrait of John Fowler
John Fowler, agricultural engineer (born 1826).Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

John Fowler (11 July 1826 – 4 December 1864) was an English agricultural engineer who was a pioneer in the use of steam engines for ploughing and digging drainage channels. His inventions significantly reduced the cost of ploughing farmland, and also enabled the drainage of previously uncultivated land in many parts of the world.

Occupation & Career

agricultural engineer, inventor, engineer

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1700095 — wikidata View source

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