موسوعة العلمـاء و المخترعين .. المخترعون بالترتيب حسب اسم الشهرة .. الحرف ٢_س

Encyclopedia of Scientists and Inventors..the inventors in order according to their nickname..the letter 2_S

⏹ Scott, Sir Giles Gilbert
Scott, Sir Giles Gilbert

British architect (1880-1960)
He is the grandson of the engineer Sir George Scott • It seems that his grandfather's achievements had an impact on his upbringing and the development of his capabilities • One of the most prominent works of Sir Gales is the Gothic-style Liverpool Cathedral, the Bodleian Library in Oxford, the Fourth Road arch and others.

⏹ SMITH, Sir Francis Pittbet
Smith, Sir Francis Pettit

English inventor (1808 - 1874)
Smith began his life as a farmer, then he became interested in making models and building ships. In 1835 he made a model of a boat with rafts. The English claim that he preceded Ericsson of Sweden in that, as the latter was about a month and a half late for Smith in registering his invention. Smith left valuable and huge engineering contributions to the subject of steam shipbuilding.

⏹ Smeaton, John Smeaton,

English engineer and inventor (1724-1792)
Although a civil engineer, Simpton developed instruments used in navigation and astronomy.
He rediscovered hydraulic cement in 1756, which was no longer used in construction and forgotten by societies since the fall of Rome.
He invented a machine to drill metals.
Smeaton was awarded the Gold Medal for the improvement of wind and water treadmills.
He has many great architectural achievements, perhaps the most important of which is the building of Ramsgate Harbor in 1774.

⏹ Sinan, or Khoja Mimar Sinan
Khojah Sinan ,

Architect of disputed nationality (1489 - 1578)
Sinan was a Syrian-born architect who joined the Janissaries and then devoted himself to construction. He designed many schools, hospitals, baths, and canals. One of the most prominent works of Sinan is the Sultan Selim Mosque in Edirne. It is noteworthy that he considered Türkiye and the title of Michelangelo the Turk for his artistic creativity. He is one of the technicians whom the Ottoman Caliphate gathered in Constantinople (Istanbul) and did not allow them to leave to live in their country of origin.

⏹ Singer, Issac Meritt

American mechanical engineer (1811-1875)
Singer devoted his life to developing the sewing machine, which replaced the slow manual sewing. He established a factory for the manufacture of machines bearing his name, which became the most famous name in this field • Singer recorded his invention of a sewing machine with a single thread and another with chain stitches (see Haw, Elias 1819, Elias 1819 - 1867).

⏹ Swan, Sir Joseph Wilson
Swan, Sir Joseph Wilson

English inventor and physicist (1828-1914)
Swan worked as a chemist's assistant, then became a prominent chemist, and from here he had the opportunity to invent in the manufacture of photographic paper, so he invented “bromide paper.” Swan also developed a method suitable for carbon printing.
He invented an electric lamp (developed by Edison later) and has valuable works in the production of artificial silk.
Among his inventions are lead plates with cellular faces used in the manufacture of electric batteries. He was chosen as a member of the British Royal Society and awarded the title of Knight.