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Matthew Murray

British steam engine and machine tool engineer and manufacturer (1765-1826)

  • Fame44.2
  • Momentum15.0
  • Wikipedia397
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Lived 1765–1826, aged 61
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    7 languages
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  • Era
    1765–1826
    Aged 61
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Updated 2026-08-10

Matthew Murray was an English steam engine and machine tool manufacturer, who designed and built the first commercially viable steam locomotive, the twin-cylinder Salamanca in 1812. He was an innovative designer in many fields, including steam engines, machine tools and machinery for the textile industry.

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Momentum15.0
Historical6.3
Source confidence40.0
Completeness40.0
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