James Hargreaves (inventor of the spinning jenny)

James Hargreaves was an English inventor who created the spinning jenny in the 1760s. The device significantly improved textile production by allowing a single worker to spin multiple spools of thread simultaneously, increasing efficiency. This invention contributed to the early stages of the Industrial Revolution, transforming the cotton industry and reducing the time and labor needed to produce yarn. Hargreaves’ spinning jenny marked an important step toward mechanizing manufacturing processes and laid the groundwork for further innovations in textile machinery.