William Bickford (1774–1834)
William Bickford | |
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| Born | 1774 |
| Died | 1834 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, currier |
| Known for | Being the inventor of the safety fuse used in mining operations |
| Relatives | William Bickford-Smith (grandson) |
William Bickford (1774–1834) was an English inventor, who, formerly a currier, invented the safety fuse for use in mining.