John Clark (inventor)

John Clark
Born(1785-11-21)21 November 1785
Greinton, England
Died23 May 1853(1853-05-23) (aged 67)
Bridgwater, England
Occupation(s)Inventor and printer
Notable workLatin Verse Machine

John Clark (21 November 1785 – 23 May 1853) was an English printer and inventor who created the first automated text generator, the Latin Verse Machine (also known as the Eureka) between 1830 and 1843. Clark also patented a method for rubberising cloth that was used for air beds.

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