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University Instrument Maker

Great Britain · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1756

James Watt1756

Glasgow · Science / Physics

Begins work as a mathematical instrument maker for the University of Glasgow.

Names involved

James Watt

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