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Robert William Thomson


 

Robert William Thomson (1822-1873) was a Scottish inventor.

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1822 - 1873 - Scottish - Inventor

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Born in Stonehaven, Thomson patented among other things the vulcanised rubber double tube tyre in 1845, and a glass fountain pen in 1849. He also developed the technique of firing explosive charges using electricity.

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Stonehaven - Vulcanised rubber - Double tube tyre - 1845 - Glass fountain pen - 1849 - Explosive - Electricity

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He died at his home in Moray Place, Edinburgh aged 50.

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