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James Hornsby
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q7326543 · wikidata
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Richard Hornsby
1790-06-04 – 1864-01-06
Life & Legacy
Richard Hornsby (Elsham in Lincolnshire 4 June 1790 – 6 January 1864) was an English inventor and founder of a major agricultural machinery firm that developed steam engines. His firm also developed early diesels and caterpillar tracks. He came from a farming family, the son of William Hornsby and his wife Sarah.
Occupation & Career
engineer, businessperson
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- Wikidata population candidate Q7326543 — wikidata View source
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