Edward B. Ellington, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward B. Ellington

British engineer

Date of Birth: 02-Aug-1845

Place of Birth: Camberwell, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 10-Nov-1914

Profession: engineer, civil engineer

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Edward Bayzand Ellington (2 August 1845 – 10 November 1914) was a British hydraulic engineer who pioneered the development of urban-scale hydraulic power distribution systems.Ellington was managing director of the Hydraulic Engineering Co of Chester and one of the founders of the London Hydraulic Power Company.
He invented the hydraulic balance lift (US: elevator) and the automatic injector fire hydrant.