Abraham Darby
1678?-1717
English Engineer
Though his name is far from a household word, Abraham Darby can be considered one of the individuals most responsible for the explosive growth of the iron ind...
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Abraham Darby (1677-1717) developed the coke burning blast furnace that made it possible to produce commercial grade iron cost-effectively. His work helped launch the Industrial Revolution and contrib...
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The work of Abraham Darby is considered by many to be the cornerstone of the Industrial Revolution. His development of the coke-burning blast furnace in 1709 made possible the mass production of comme...
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Abraham Darby
Abraham Darby
Abraham Darby