About Robert Barron
Lived 1736 – 1794 (aged 57–58). Robert Barron was a British inventor and locksmith.
Robert Barron was an English locksmith notable for his invention of the double–acting tumbler lock in 1778, also recognized as the level tumbler lock. This invention was patented the same year. At the time of the patent, he lived in the city of London.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Barron?
inventor of the lever tumbler lock
When was Robert Barron born?
Robert Barron was born in 1736 in Middlesex.
When did Robert Barron die?
Robert Barron died in 1794.
What was Robert Barron's occupation?
Robert Barron was an inventor and locksmith.
What nationality was Robert Barron?
Robert Barron was British.
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· DBpedia: Robert Barron (locksmith)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Barron. https://biography.guide/robert-barron-inventor/
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