Richard Arkwright Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Richard Arkwright, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

3 records1769–17693 events2 places

Chronological biography

1769

Industrial Revolution1769

Science / Technology

The spinning frame or water frame was developed by Richard Arkwright who, along with two partners, patents it in 1769

Invention of Spinning Mill1769

Science / Technology · London

Invents the spinning mill, a water powered spinning machine

Water Frame3 July 1769

Economy / Textile Industry · Inventor · Nottingham

Arkwright patents a water-powered spinning frame suited to large factory production.

Titles and roles

Inventor

Record provenance

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