Inventors (1553 pages found in this category)


John Henry Mole

English artist (1814–1886) who became a professional miniature painter in 1835, later focusing on landscapes and portraits of children.

John Holker

Jacobite soldier, industrialist, and one of the world's first industrial espionage agents.

John Kemp Starley

Inventor of the safety bicycle and founder of what became known as the Rover car manufacturing company.

John Kincaid, witch-finder

Professional witch-finder or pricker of witches based in Tranent, East Lothian.

John Kincaid, witch-pricker

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John Nevison

One of Britain's most notorious highwaymen, executed on 4 May 1684.

John Rylands

John Rylands (7 February 1801 – 11 December 1888) was an English entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was the owner of the largest textile manufacturing concern in the United Kingdom, and Manchester’s first multi-millionaire.

John Simmons, artist

English painter recognised as a specialist in painting female fairies, frequently nude.

John Smith, architect

John Smith (1781 – 22 July 1852) was a Scottish architect who contributed significantly to the architecture of Aberdeen.

John Taylor (oculist)

Early 18th-century English eye surgeon and medical charlatan.