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John Loudon McAdam Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Loudon McAdam, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1815–18362 events0 places

Chronological biography

1815

Invention of Tarmac1815
Science / Technology

McAdams method for "macadamizing" roads is adopted in England

1836

Death of John Loudon McAdam26 November 1836
Science / Technology

Death of John Loudon McAdam

Record provenance

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