Matthew Murray

Engineer, Inventor

1765 – 1826

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Who was Matthew Murray?

Matthew Murray was an English steam engine and machine tool manufacturer, who designed and built the first commercially viable steam locomotive, the twin cylinder Salamanca in 1812. He was an innovative designer in many fields, including steam engines, machine tools and machinery for the textile industry.

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Born
1765
Newcastle upon Tyne
Profession
Lived in
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
Died
Feb 20, 1826

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on July 23, 2013

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