James B. Francis

British-American civil engineer (1815–1892)

James Bicheno Francis (May 18, 1815 – September 18, 1892) was a British-American civil engineer, who invented the Francis turbine.

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James B. Francis was born on Thursday, 18 May 1815 in South Leigh, Oxfordshire , England, United Kingdom. They were best known as an inventor. Francis' country of citizenship (nationality) was American. They died on Sunday, 18 September 1892. Their zodiac star sign were Taurus.

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Date of birth	18 May 1815	edit
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Date of death	18 September 1892	edit
Age	77 (age at death)
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Nationality	American	edit

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