John Harrington

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    Sir John Harington, of Kelston, Somerset, England, but born in London, was an English courtier, author and translator popularly known as the inventor of the flush toilet.

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    About John Harrington

    Sir John Harington, a courtier and author, is renowned for his wit and inventiveness, particularly for his creation of the flush toilet. Born in London, he hails from Kelston, Somerset, England.

    John Harrington's Area of Expertise

    Sir John Harington is an expert in courtly etiquette, literature, and inventions, with a particular knack for witty humor and clever solutions to everyday problems.

    I geek out on...

    Inventions and literature, especially when they intersect in unexpected ways.

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