Thomas Newcomen date of birth:
February 24, 1664
How old was Thomas Newcomen when died?
65
When did Thomas Newcomen die?
August 5, 1729
Thomas Newcomen body shape:
Average
What color is Thomas Newcomen's hair?
Grey
What is Thomas Newcomen's ethnicity?
White
What is Thomas Newcomen nationality?
British
What is Thomas Newcomen's occupation?
Inventor
Thomas Newcomen claim to fame:
English inventor
Short Biography
Thomas Newcomen (shortly before 24 February 1664 – 5 August 1729) was an ironmonger by trade and a Baptist lay preacher by calling. He was born in Dartmouth, Devon, England, near a part of the country noted for its tin mines. Flooding was a major problem, limiting the depth at which the mineral could be mined. Newcomen created the first practical steam engine for pumping water, the Newcomen steam engine. Consequently, he can be regarded as a forefather of the Industrial Revolution.