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Jacques de Vaucanson

French inventor and artist

b. 1709 CE – d. 1782 CE World The Atlantic Lands

Jacques de Vaucanson (February 24, 1709 – November 21, 1782) is a French inventor and artist who wis responsible for the creation of impressive and innovative automata and machines such as the first completely automated loom.

Moran, J. (2017). Jacques de Vaucanson. History Atlas. Retrieved 15 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/jacques-de-vaucanson/

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