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James Nasmyth

October 10, 2026 · 1 min read · 1808–1890 · Scottish mechanical engineer and inventor (1808–1890)

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Biography James Nasmyth (1808–1890) — Scottish mechanical engineer and inventor (1808–1890). James Nasmyth worked as astronomer, inventor, engineer, mechanical engineer and photographer and is associated with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Their documented life spans the years 1808 to 1890, born in Edinburgh,…

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James Nasmyth (1808–1890) — Scottish mechanical engineer and inventor (1808–1890).

James Nasmyth worked as astronomer, inventor, engineer, mechanical engineer and photographer and is associated with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Their documented life spans the years 1808 to 1890, born in Edinburgh, died in London.

Disciplines astronomer, inventor, engineer, mechanical engineer, photographer
Born 1808, Edinburgh
Died 1890, London
Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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