Nathan Read, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nathan Read

American politician

Date of Birth: 02-Jul-1759

Place of Birth: Warren, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 20-Jan-1849

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician, inventor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Nathan Read (July 2, 1759 – January 20, 1849) was an American engineer and steam pioneer. Nathan Read was the true inventor of the high-pressure steam engine in 1789, this was twelve years before the steam-engine was known to be used in the form of a high-pressure engine, and led a great revolution in steam power to navigation and land-transport.