James Bicheno Francis (May 18, 1815 – September 18, 1892) was a British-American engineer, who invented the Francis turbine.
| James B. Francis | |
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James Francis, around 1887 |
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| Born | May 18, 1815 South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | September 18, 1892 |
| Nationality | British-American |
| Fields | engineer |
Read more about James B. Francis: Early Years, Fire Sprinkler System, Turbines, Flood Control, Later Years, Honors, Notable Uses of The Francis Turbine
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