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Jethro Tull (agriculturist)
Jethro Tull | |
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| Born | 1674 Basildon, Berkshire, England |
| Died | 21 February 1741 (aged 66) Prosperous Farm, Shalbourne, Berkshire, England |
| Resting place | St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon, Berkshire, England[1] |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Agricultural reforms and inventions, such as the seed drill and horse-drawn hoe |
Jethro Tull (baptised 30 March 1674 – 21 February 1741, New Style) was an English agriculturist from Berkshire who helped to bring about the British Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century. He perfected a horse-drawn seed drill in 1701 that economically sowed the seeds in neat rows, and later developed a horse-drawn hoe. Tull's methods were adopted by many landowners and helped to provide the basis for modern agriculture.
- ^ "Jethro Tull". Derelictplaces.co.uk. 13 November 2008. Retrieved 15 January 2018. (registration required)
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