Thomas Humber
Thomas Humber (16 October 1841 – 24 November 1910) was a British engineer and cycle manufacturer who developed and patented a safety bicycle (1884) with a diamond-shaped frame and wheels of similar size. It became a pattern for subsequent machines. Humber made many other improvements to bicycles. About 1868 he founded Humber Cycles, the bicycle manufacturing business at Beeston, Nottinghamshire later owned by Humber & Co Limited.
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| Born | 16 October 1841 Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 24 November 1910 (aged 69) Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, entrepreneur, manufacturer of Humber Cycles |
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| Children | 2 |
Humber improved cycle technology through the independence of his thinking and his practical ability. The reliability of his products arose from his high standards and emphasis on quality. It all led to Humber becoming regarded as the aristocrat among bicycles.
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