Evan Leigh
Inventor
1810 – 1876
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Who was Evan Leigh?
Evan Leigh was an author, inventor, engineer and manufacturer of cotton spinning equipment. His invention of the twin screw for steam ships was patented in July 1849 and taken up both for mercantile and British Navy fleet.
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- Born
- Dec 21, 1810
Ashton-under-Lyne - Nationality
- England
- Died
- Feb 2, 1876
Chorlton-on-Medlock
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on July 23, 2013
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