What Happened This Year 1864
People Who Died in 1864
Thomas Blanchard
Inventor and early manufacturing pioneer
Born
June 24th, 1788 236 years ago
Died
1864 161 years ago — 76 years old
Thomas Blanchard was an American inventor who developed early manufacturing methods that increased efficiency in production. Born in 1788, Blanchard created the first practical lathe, which allowed for the mass production of wooden and metal parts. This innovation played a crucial role in the manufacturing sector during the industrial revolution. Blanchard's techniques laid the groundwork for future developments in automation and precision engineering, influencing generations of manufacturers.
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