Thomas Bessemer

Thomas Bessemer was an English engineer and inventor best known for developing the Bessemer process in the 1850s. This revolutionary method allowed for the mass production of high-quality steel by efficiently removing impurities from molten iron using a blast of air. The Bessemer process significantly lowered steel manufacturing costs and enabled the rapid growth of industries like construction, transportation, and infrastructure during the Industrial Revolution. Bessemer’s innovation transformed steel production, making it more accessible and fostering advancements in engineering and infrastructure worldwide.