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James Beaumont Neilson

Scottish inventor of the hot-blast process for smelting iron (1792-1865) · United Kingdom · Scientists · Died at 72

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James Beaumont Neilson was a Scottish inventor whose hot-blast process greatly increased the efficiency of smelting iron.

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Photos 4

Bust of James Beaumont Neilson, People's Palace, GlasgowBust of James Beaumont Neilson, People's Palace, Glasgow1840 illustration of a Beaumont Neilson blast stove1840 illustration of a Beaumont Neilson blast stoveNeilson's Monument near Ringford, KirkcudbrightshireNeilson's Monument near Ringford, Kirkcudbrightshire

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society

Scientists from the United Kingdom 6

Robert Morison45.7John Houghton45.7Derek Gardner45.7Rupert Neve45.7Dorothy M. Needham45.7David Anthony King45.7

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1792 to 1865 · aged 72

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