John Kay (flying shuttle)
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Not to be confused with John Kay of Warrington who invented the spinning frame.
John Kay (17 June 1704 – c. 1779) was an English inventor whose most important creation was the flying shuttle, which was a key contribution to the Industrial Revolution. He is often confused with his namesake,[10][11] who built the first "spinning frame".[12]
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John Kay | |
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Born | 17 June (N.S 28 June) 1704[4] Walmersley, Bury, Lancashire, England |
Died | c. 1779[5][6][7] France |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Inventor |
Known for | Flying shuttle |
Spouse | Anne Holte[8] |
Children | Lettice, Robert (drop box inventor), Ann, Samuel, Lucy, James, John, Alice, Shuse, William, (and two other children who died in childhood)[9] |
Parent(s) | Robert Kay and Ellin Kay, née Entwisle |
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