John Kay (flying shuttle)
John Kay (17 June 1704 – c. 1779) was an English inventor whose most important creation was the flying shuttle, which was a key contribution to the Industrial Revolution. He is often confused with his namesake, who built the first "spinning frame".
John Kay | |
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Portrait, said to be of John Kay in the 1750s, but probably of his son, "Frenchman" John Kay. | |
| Born | 17 June (N.S 28 June) 1704 Walmersley, Bury, Lancashire, England |
| Died | c. 1779 France |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | Flying shuttle |
| Spouse | Anne Holte |
| Children | Lettice, Robert (drop box inventor), Ann, Samuel, Lucy, James, John, Alice, Shuse, William, (and two other children who died in childhood) |
| Parent(s) | Robert Kay and Ellin Kay, née Entwisle |
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