Thomas Savery | |
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| Born | c. 1650 |
| Died | 1715 London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Engineer |
Thomas Savery (/ˈseɪvəri/; c. 1650 – 15 May 1715) was an English inventor and engineer. He invented the first commercially used steam-powered device, a steam pump[1] which is often referred to as the "Savery engine". Savery's steam pump was a revolutionary method of pumping water, which improved mine drainage and made widespread public water supply practicable.
- ^ Elizabeth H. Oakes, A to Z of STS scientists, Facts on File Inc - 2002, ISBN 978-0-8160-4606-5 archive.org, p. 267