Barthélemy Thimonnier

Barthélemy Thimonnier, (August 19, 1793 in L'Arbresle, Rhône - July 5, 1857 in Amplepuis), was a French inventor, who invented the first sewing machine that replicated sewing by hand.

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Barthélemy Thimonnier
Birth dateAugust 19, 1793
Birth place
Rhône (department) , L'Arbresle
Date of deathJuly 05, 1857
Place of death
Amplepuis

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