Evan Leigh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Evan Leigh

Inventor of twin screw propeller

Date of Birth: 21-Dec-1810

Place of Birth: Ashton-under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 02-Feb-1876

Profession: businessperson, inventor

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Evan Leigh (21 December 1810 – 2 February 1876) was an author, inventor, engineer and manufacturer of cotton spinning equipment.
His invention of the twin screw for steam ships was patented in July 1849 and taken up both for mercantile and Royal Navy fleets.