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who invented the steam engine
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The invention of the steam engine is not credited to a single individual, but rather a series of innovations over centuries. The earliest known steam engine, the Aeolipile, was described by Hero of Alexandria in the 1st century AD. However, the development that led to the practical use of steam power for industrial purposes began in the 17th century with Thomas Savery, who patented the first crude steam engine in 1698. Thomas Newcomen improved upon this in 1712 with a more efficient steam engine that was used to pump water out of mines. The most significant advancements, however, were made by James Watt in the late 18th century. Watt's improvements in 1765 to the Newcomen engine, including a separate condenser, greatly enhanced efficiency and made steam power viable for a wide range of industrial uses, setting the stage for the Industrial Revolution. Therefore, while the concept of the steam engine evolved over time, James Watt is often credited with inventing the first modern steam engine.
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