Joseph Hartley Wicksteed
British mechanical engineer
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Joseph Hartley Wicksteed (12 September 1842 – 1919) was an English mechanical engineer and businessman.
Joseph Hartley Wicksteed | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 September 1842 |
| Died | 1919 (aged 76–77) |
| Alma mater | Ruthyn Grammar School |
| Occupation | Mechanical Engineer |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mechanical Engineering |
| Workplaces | Institution of Mechanical Engineers |
Early life and education
He was born on 12th September 1842 in Leeds, England, and was educated at Ruthyn Grammar School.[1]
Career
He was an apprentice mechanist at the Joshua Buckton and Co. Well House Foundry in Leeds, where he eventually became chief designer and a partner in the business. After Joshua Buckton's retirement, Wicksteed became the head of the company.[1] From 1903–1904, Wicksteed was President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.[1] He is credited with the invention of several devices, including lever testing machines, specialty drills, and other industrial appliances.[1]