Birth of Edmund Cartwright24 April 1743
Birth of Edmund Cartwright
Historical person
Edmund Cartwright Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Edmund Cartwright, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
9 records1743–18237 events4 places
Chronological biography
1743
1769
Invention of Power Loom1769
His wool-combing machine does the work of 20 persons in preparing sheeps wool
1785
Power Loom1785
Cartwright patents a mechanically powered loom for factory weaving.
Invention of Power Loom4 April 1785
Patents his invention, the Power Loom
Patent4 April 1785
Patents his invention, the Power Loom
1787
Invention of Power Loom1787
Develops a water-powered loom good enough for Cartwright to build his own factory
1792
Invention of Rope Making1792
Invents a rope making machine
1797
Invention of Engine1797
Invents an engine that uses alcohol as fuel
1823
Death of Edmund Cartwright30 October 1823
Death of Edmund Cartwright
Titles and roles
Inventor
Record provenance
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