Thomas Crapper
English plumber, invented the ballcock
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About Thomas Crapper
Thomas Crapper was a noted English plumber and industrialist remembered for being the founder of Thomas Crapper & Co. Throughout his lifetime, he held a total of nine patents, one of which was for the development of the floating ballcock (float valve).
Personal Life
He was married to Maria Green from 1860 to 1902.
Trivia
Contrary to popular belief, he was not the inventor of the modern flush toilet (Water Closet). The flush toilet was actually invented in the 16th century by an English writer named Sir John Harington.
People sometimes refer to him as “Sir Thomas Crapper”, but in actual fact he was never knighted.
It is popularly thought that the slang word for human excrement "crap" is derived from his surname "Crapper" because of his lifelong work with lavatories. This, however, isn’t true.
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F.A.Q. about Thomas Crapper
When is his birthday?
Thomas Crapper's birthday is on September 28, 1836.
In how many days is his birthday?
Thomas' birthday is in 278 days
How old was Thomas when he died?
He was 73 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 27, 1910.
How old would he be today?
Thomas Crapper would be 188 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Thomas from?
He was born in Waterside, Thorne, Yorkshire, England, UK.