James Watt

1736–1819

Father of the modern steam engine.

Lifetime

1736–1819

Birthplace

Greenock

Field

Innovation

Life & Work

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Key Inventions

Watt Steam Engine collectible card — Scottish Inventions Collection

Radar collectible card — Scottish Inventions Collection

Watt's Centrifugal Governor collectible card — Scottish Inventions Collection