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James Watt (1736–1819) was a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer whose improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the Industrial Revolution. The blue plaque in Birmingham commemorates his contributions to engineering and industry, highlighting the city's historical association with technological innovation.
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