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Whitworth, Sir Joseph

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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Eminent mechanician, born at Stockport; the rival of Lord Armstrong in the invention of ordnance; invented artillery of great range and accuracy; was made a baronet in 1869 (1803-1887).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Whitworth, Sir Joseph'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​w/whitworth-sir-joseph.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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