John Harington

Sir John Harington, of Kelston, Somerset, England, but born in London, was an English courtier, author and translator popularly known as the inventor of the flush toilet.

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Who was born first?

• John Harington was born 1 year before Santorio Santorio
• John Harington was born 10 years after John Napier
• John Harington was born 10 years before Hans Lippershay
• John Harington was born 12 years before Cornelis Drebbel
• John Harington was born 14 years before William Oughtred

Timeline

1. John NapierFebruary 1, 1550 – April 4, 1617
2. John Harington (this page)August 4, 1560 – November 20, 1612
3. Santorio SantorioMarch 29, 1561 – February 22, 1636
4. Hans Lippershaycirca 1570 – September 1619
5. Cornelis Drebbel1572 – October 1633
6. William OughtredMarch 5, 1574 – June 13, 1660

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