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Thomas Newcomen (born shortly before 24 February 1664,died 5 August 1729) was an inventer by trade and a Lay_preacherby calling. He was born in Dartmouth,_England, Devon, England, near a part of the country noted for its TinMining. Flooding was a major problem, limiting the depth at which the mineral could be mined.
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Did Thomas Newcomen invent anything other than the steam engine?
no thomas newcomen did not invent and thing besides a steam engine
What has Thomas Newcomen got to do with the Industrial Revolution?
In 1712 Thomas Newcomen invented the first viable steam engine. It had a low pressure boiler and was used to pump water out of mines. Newcomen is sometimes referred to as 'the father of the industrial revolution'.
When did Thomas Newcomen die?
5th August 1729
What problem did newcomen's steam engine solve?
transportation
Who improved on Newcomen's steam engine in 1769?
James Watt
What was one of thomas newcomen's quote?
"Nature is the delight of the soul." - Thomas Newcomen
What awards did Thomas newcomen win?
Thomas Newcomen did not and has not won any awards
Why did thomas newcomen developed a practical steam engine 1705?
why did Thomas newcomen a practical steam engine 1705
Where was thomas newcomen's steam engine invented?
The Newcomen engine was invented in England.
Where did Thomas Newcomen go to school?
Information on where Newcomen went to school is unknown.
Did Thomas Newcomen have children?
yes
Who discovered horsepower?
Thomas Newcomen
Who invent steamengine?
thomas newcomen
Did Thomas Newcomen invent anything other than the steam engine?
no thomas newcomen did not invent and thing besides a steam engine
Where was Thomas Newcomen born?
Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) was born in Dartmouth, England. Newcomen invented an early steam engine which was originally used to pump water from deep tin mines.
What were some of Thomas Newcomen inventions?
inventions
What was a quote from Thomas Newcomen?
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former," is one of the quotes from Thomas Newcomen.
