Birthdate: September 30, 1751
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Roches-sur-Rognon, France
Died: July 18, 1832
Claude-François-Dorothée, marquis de Jouffroy d’Abbans was a celebrated French naval architect and engineer who invented the first steamboat. His groundbreaking work transformed the maritime industry and was a key factor in the onset of the first industrial revolution. By introducing steam propulsion to water transport, he opened doors to new developments and improved global connectivity. His achievements in naval engineering and his innovative mindset serve as a source of inspiration and continue to influence the progress of marine technology.
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