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William Perkins

Male 1710 - 1740  (29 years)


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   Date  Event(s)
1711 
  • 1711: Englishmen, John Shore invents the tuning fork.
1712 
  • 1712: Thomas Newcomen patents the atmospheric steam engine.
1714 
  • 1714: George I. Ruler of England 1714-1727. House of Hanover: Son of Elector of Hanover, by Sohia, grand-daughter of James I. Proclaimed King under Act of Settlement.
1717 
  • 1717: Edmond Halley invents the diving bell.
1722 
  • 1722: French C. Hopffer patents the fire extinguisher.
1723 
  • 1723: Drummer's War 1723-1726.
1724 
  • 1724: Gabriel Fahrenheit invents the first mercury thermometer.
1727 
  • 1727: George II. Ruler of England 1727-1760. House of Hanover: Only son of George I, married Caroline of Brandenburg.
1733 
  • 1733: John Kay invents the flying shuttle.