Thomas Humber, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Humber

British automobile designer

Date of Birth: 16-Oct-1841

Place of Birth: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 24-Nov-1910

Profession: engineer, entrepreneur

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Thomas Humber (1841–1910) was a British engineer and cycle manufacturer who developed and patented a safety bicycle (1884) with a diamond-shaped frame and wheels of similar size.
It became a pattern for subsequent machines.
Humber made many other improvements to bicycles.
About 1868 he founded Humber Cycles, the bicycle manufacturing business at Beeston, Nottinghamshire later owned by Humber & Co Limited. Thomas Humber improved cycle technology through the independence of his thinking and his practical ability.
The reliability of his products arose from his high standards and emphasis on quality.
It all led to Humber becoming regarded as the aristocrat among bicycles.