James Watt

    Born on January 19, 1736 in Greenoch, Scotland. For his dedicated health of kids, his father raised him at home. He learned carpentry for his father. from his 15 years, wanted to be a creator of instruments. Studied at the University of Glasgow. The University pay to fix some astronomical instruments. After the University he acquired a copy of the Steam Engine Newcomen and Watt studied it to find several flaws. To fix the pump made large enough to remove the water and air, among other arrangement.Watt with the machine was discovered that the water was not element, but a compound of hydrogen and oxygen. Also invented of the machine to draw in perspective, the steam indicator and the power unit horsepower. Also discovered of latent heat.Watt had the workshop where to job his last years. He died in 1819, at age of 83 years.