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Jethro Tull (agriculturist)
English agricultural pioneer, 1674–1741
For the British rock band, see Jethro Tull (band).
Jethro Tull | |
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| Born | 1674 Basildon, Berkshire, England |
| Died | 21 February 1741(1741-02-21) (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.
Jethro tull industrial revolution biography books
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.
Biography
Tull was born, probably in Basildon, Be