Jethro Tull (agriculturist)

Jethro Tull (baptised 30 March 1674 – 21 February 1741, New Style) was an English agriculturist from Berkshire who helped to bring about the British Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century. He perfected a horse-drawn seed drill in 1701 that economically sowed the seeds in neat rows, and later developed a horse-drawn hoe. Tull's methods were adopted by many landowners and helped to provide the basis for modern agriculture.

For the British rock band, see Jethro Tull (band).

Jethro Tull
Born1674
Basildon, Berkshire, England
Died21 February 1741(1741-02-21) (aged 66)
Shalbourne, Berkshire, England
Resting placeSt Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon, Berkshire, England
NationalityEnglish
Known forAgricultural reforms and inventions, such as the seed drill and horse-drawn hoe
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