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Thomas Savery
1650-01-01 – 1715-05-01
Life & Legacy
Thomas Savery (; c. 1650 – 15 May 1715) was an English inventor and engineer. He invented the first commercially used steam-powered device, a steam pump which is often referred to as the "Savery engine". Savery's steam pump was a revolutionary method of pumping water, which improved mine drainage and made widespread public water supply practicable.
Occupation & Career
military engineer, inventor, engineer
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Society of London
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q310720 — wikidata View source
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