Seth Boyden
American inventor (1788-1870) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81
Seth Boyden was an American inventor. Boyden perfected the process for making patent leather, created malleable iron, invented a nail-making machine, and built his own steamboat. He is also credited with having invented a cut off switch for steam engines and a method for producing zinc from ore.
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At the time of his death, he told friends that he had, even at that time, enough experiments on hand to last two whole lifetimes.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1788 to 1870 · aged 81
