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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Nathan Read
1759-07-02 – 1849-01-20
Life & Legacy
Nathan Read (July 2, 1759 – January 20, 1849) was an American engineer and steam pioneer.
Nathan Read was the true inventor of the high-pressure steam engine in 1789, this was twelve years before the steam-engine was known to be used in the form of a high-pressure engine, and led a great revolution in steam power to navigation and land-transport.
Occupation & Career
politician, lawyer, judge, inventor
Education
Harvard University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Education & Institutions
Harvard University
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Sources & Provenance
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