Newcomen's steam engine was the earliest invented steam engine. Watt discovered its shortcomings and improved the steam engine. In the process of improvement, Watt obtained four patents. 1785, he made great contributions to improving the steam engine and was named a student of the Royal Society. 1790, watt completed the whole process of improving the steam engine. It was improved by Watt made in newcomen, and Watt contributed the most. So Watt was the father of the industrial revolution.
James watt (173665438+1October19-1865438+August 25th, 2009), a member of the Royal Society of Britain and the Royal Society of Edinburgh, is a famous Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer. The first steam engine with practical value was made in 1776. After a series of major improvements, it has become a "universal prime Mover" and has been widely used in industry. He opened up a new era of human energy utilization, marked the beginning of the industrial revolution, and was an important figure in the industrial revolution. He developed the concept of horsepower and the international standard work unit named after him-Watt. On August 25th, 2009, 83-year-old Watt died at his home in Huntsworth, Staffordshire, England.