James Starley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Starley

British businessman

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1831

Place of Birth: Albourne, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 17-Jun-1881

Profession: businessperson, engineer, inventor

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

James Starley (21 April 1830 – 17 June 1881) was an English inventor and father of the bicycle industry.
He was one of the most innovative and successful builders of bicycles and tricycles.
His inventions include the differential gear and the perfection of the bicycle chain drive.