Joseph Bramah

Inventor

1748 – 1814

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Who was Joseph Bramah?

Joseph Bramah, born Stainborough Lane Farm, Stainborough, Barnsley Yorkshire, England, was an inventor and locksmith. He is best known for having invented the hydraulic press. Along with William George Armstrong, he can be considered one of the two fathers of hydraulic engineering.

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Born
Apr 13, 1748
Stainborough
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Died
Dec 9, 1814
Pimlico
Resting place
St. Mary's Parish Cemetery

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on July 23, 2013

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