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William Bickford

English inventor; (1774-1834) · Scientists · Died at 60

William Bickford (1774-1834) was an English inventor, who, formerly a currier, invented the safety fuse for use in mining.

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1774 to 1834 · aged 60