When and where was Edmund Cartwright born?
Edmund Cartwright entered the world on the 24th of April 1743 at Marnham in Nottinghamshire. He was the fourth son born to William Cartwright and his wife Anne.
Questions about Edmund Cartwright
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What invention did Edmund Cartwright design in 1784?
Cartwright designed his initial power loom in 1784 after meeting textile workers from Manchester. He secured a patent for the device in 1785 though its value remained only as proof of concept.
How much money did Parliament award Edmund Cartwright in 1809?
In 1809 Parliament awarded him a grant of ten thousand pounds for his power loom invention. This financial support came after years of commercial failure and personal struggle.
Where is Edmund Cartwright buried?
He died in Sussex following a lingering illness on the 30th of October 1823. His body was buried at Battle.
Who wrote A Memoir of the Life Writings and Inventions of Edmund Cartwright?
Mary published A Memoir of the Life, Writings, and Inventions of Edmund Cartwright in 1843 incorporating a memoir written by her father. Mary became the biographer of her father while their daughter Elizabeth wrote books under the pseudonym Mrs Markham.