John Clark (inventor)
John Clark (1785-1853) was a British printer and inventor who created the first automated text generator, the Latin Verse Machine (also known as the Eureka) between 1830 and 1843. Clark also patented a method for rubberising cloth that was used for air beds.
John Clark | |
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| Born | 21 November 1785 Greinton, UK |
| Died | 23 May 1853 (aged 67) Bridgewater, UK |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor and printer |
| Notable work | Latin Verse Machine |
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