Joseph Whitworth

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Joseph Whitworth

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Joseph Whitworth's Degrees

• Doctorate Engineering University of Oxford

Why Is Joseph Whitworth Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Sir Joseph Whitworth, 1st Baronet was an English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. In 1841, he devised the British Standard Whitworth system, which created an accepted standard for screw threads. Whitworth also created the Whitworth rifle, often called the "sharpshooter" because of its accuracy, which is considered one of the earliest examples of a sniper rifle.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Joseph Whitworth?

Joseph Whitworth is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Oxford