Jonathan Hornblower
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For his father, see Jonathan Hornblower (born 1717).
Jonathan Hornblower (5 July 1753 – 23 February 1815)[1] was an English pioneer of steam power.
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Born | (1753-07-05)5 July 1753 Chacewater, Cornwall, England |
Died | 23 February 1815(1815-02-23) (aged 61) Penryn, Cornwall, England |
Resting place | St Gluvias |
Known for | compound steam engine, Double beat valve |
Spouses | Rosamund Phillips (m. 1775)
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Children | 2 |
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Relatives | Jabez Carter Hornblower (brother) Josiah Hornblower (uncle) |
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