James Hargreaves

James Hargreaves was an English inventor in the 18th century who made significant contributions to the Industrial Revolution by developing the spinning jenny in 1764. This machine dramatically increased yarn production by allowing one person to spin multiple spools of thread at the same time. The spinning jenny helped meet the rising demand for textiles and contributed to the shift from manual to mechanized manufacturing. Hargreaves' invention played a key role in transforming the textile industry, paving the way for more advanced machinery and industrial growth.