Sir Henry Bessemer (19 January 1813 – 15 March 1898) was an English inventor, whose steel-making process would become the most important technique for making steel in the nineteenth century for almost one hundred years.Newton, David E. Chemistry of New Materials. New York: Facts on File, 2007. Print. He also played a significant role in establishing the town of Sheffield, nicknamed ‘Steel City’, as a major industrial centre.
sir henry bessemer (19 january 1813 – 15 march 1898) was an english inventor whose steel-making process would become the most important technique for making steel in the nineteenth century for almost one hundred yearsnewton david e chemistry of new materials new york facts on file 2007 print he also played a significant role in establishing the town of sheffield nicknamed ‘steel city’ as a major industrial centre