About William Taylor
Lived 1865 – 1937 (aged 71). William Taylor was a British inventor and businessperson.
William Taylor (11 June 1865 – February 28, 1937) was a British inventor who invented items for improvement of photographic lenses. With his brother Thomas Smithies Taylor, he founded the lens-making company Taylor, Taylor and Hobson.
Taylor was a president of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Taylor?
British inventor, born 1866
When was William Taylor born?
William Taylor was born on 11 June 1865.
When did William Taylor die?
William Taylor died on 28 February 1937.
What was William Taylor's occupation?
William Taylor was an inventor and businessperson.
What nationality was William Taylor?
William Taylor was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Taylor. https://biography.guide/william-taylor-inventor/
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