The Wikipedia article on Thomas Savery, consulted for his 1698 steam pump patent and its role as a precursor to Newcomen's atmospheric engine.
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PublisherWikimedia Foundation
URLhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Savery
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