John kay biography flying shuttle mills
John kay biography flying shuttle mills...
When was the flying shuttle invented
John Kay (flying shuttle)
British inventor
Not to be confused with John Kay of Warrington who invented the spinning frame.
John Kay | |
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Portrait, said to be of John Kay in the 1750s,[1] but probably of his son,[2] "Frenchman" John Kay.[3] | |
| Born | 17 June (N.S 28 June) 1704[4] Walmersley, Bury, Lancashire, England |
| Died | c. 1779[5][6][7] France |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | Flying shuttle |
| Spouse | Anne Holte[8] |
| Children | Lettice, Robert (drop box inventor), Ann, Samuel, Lucy, James, John, Alice, Shuse, William, (and two other children who died in childhood)[9] |
| Parent(s) | Robert Kay and Ellin Kay, née Entwisle |
John Kay (17 June 1704 – c.
1779) was an English inventor whose most important creation was the flying shuttle, which was a key contribution to the Industrial Revolution. He is often confused with his namesake,