Henri Bessemer

Henri Bessemer was a French engineer and inventor who revolutionized steel production. In the 1850s, he developed the Bessemer process, a method that quickly and efficiently converts iron into steel by blowing air through molten iron. This process removes impurities, producing high-quality steel at a lower cost, which greatly advanced industries like construction and manufacturing. Bessemer's innovation significantly boosted steel availability worldwide, enabling the construction of bridges, ships, and buildings, and played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution.