James B. Francis Scientist

James Bicheno Francis (May 18, 1815 – September 18, 1892) was a British-American engineer, who invented the Francis turbine.

Personal facts

James B. Francis
Birth dateMay 18, 1815
Birth place
England , South Leigh , Oxfordshire , United Kingdom
Nationality
United Kingdom
Date of deathSeptember 18, 1892

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Engineer

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External resources

  1. http://www.asme.org/Communities/History/Landmarks/Lowell_Power_Canal_System.cfm