Early Life and Education
Born: August 19, 1808, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Died: May 7, 1890
Parents: Alexander Nasmyth (painter) and Barbara Foulis
Early exposure to mechanics through his father’s workshop.
Attended the Royal High School in Edinburgh.
Studied at the Edinburgh School of Arts (later Heriot-Watt University), demonstrating early mechanical aptitude.
Constructed a working model of a high-pressure steam engine at age 17, showcasing his skills.
Career and Inventions
Apprenticed to Henry Maudslay in London, gaining experience in machine manufacturing.
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