Richard Trevithick
a British inventor and mining engineer. His most significant contributions were the development of the first high-pressure steam engine and the first working railway steam locomotive.
Born
13 April 1771 Tregajorran, Cornwall, England
Died
22 April 1833 (aged 62) Dartford, Kent, England
Nationality
British
Known for
Steam locomotives
Fields
Inventor, mining engineer
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Britain
era
1800+