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James Hall Nasmyth (sometimes spelled Naesmyth, Nasmith, or Nesmyth; 19 August 1808 – 7 May 1890) was a Scottish engineer, philosopher, artist and inventor famous for his development of the steam hammer. He was the co-founder of Nasmyth, Gaskell and Company manufacturers of machine tools. He retired at the age of 48, and moved to Penshurst, Kent where he developed his hobbies of astronomy and photography.
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- Full name: James Nasmyth
- Born: 1808-08-19
- Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q240633
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Who is James Nasmyth?
James Hall Nasmyth (sometimes spelled Naesmyth, Nasmith, or Nesmyth; 19 August 1808 – 7 May 1890) was a Scottish engineer, philosopher, artist and inventor famous for his development of the steam hammer.
What nationality is James Nasmyth?
James Nasmyth is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When was James Nasmyth born?
James Nasmyth was born on 1808-08-19.
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