James Starley

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Starley
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Apr 21, 1831(1831-04-21)
Age	193
Date Of Death	June 17, 1881
Birthplace	Albourne
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

James Starley Biography

James Starley is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on April 21, 1831 in Albourne, England, United Kingdom. He is considered the inventor of the bicycle industry and was one of the most successful innovators and sellers of the new bike.

His contemporary His contemporary Karl von Drais also contributed to the design and popularization of the first bicycles. also contributed towards the design and popularity of the first bicycles.

He was born in Albourne, Sussex.

James Starley Net Worth

James Starley is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Starley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

From his childhood, he was a prolific inventor. He invented a window blind that can be controlled with just one string. A bassinet could soothe even the fussiest baby. He also improved sewing machines.

After the invention of the French velocipede, he immediately recognized the need for improvements. He later developed a lighter version and the cross- spoke technique.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is James Starley Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. James Starley celebrates birthday on April 21 of every year.

What did James Starley invent?

Starley invented and manufactured the tangentially spoked wheel , with the spokes connected to the hub at a tangent. His design was a great improvement over radially spoked wheels and is still in use.

What did James Starley invent in 1872?

He was a British inventor. James Starley carried on inventing and changing bicycles and was the first to invent the bicycle chain. He made bicycles with 2 wheels the same size and tricycles as well. Queen Victoria owned one of Starley’s tricycles but there is no evidence that she ever rode it.

Did James Starley invent the bicycle?

James Starley
Occupation| Inventor
Known for| Development of the bicycle

Did James Starley have kids?

He married Jane Todd and they had a son called William Starley. James Starley died in Coventry in 1881. He was 51 years old. His son and nephew, John Kemp Starley, carried on making bicycles after James’ death.

Who invented the first bicycle?

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