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# John Timbs

(1801–1875)   Journalist

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John Timbs was a journalist.

## Quick Facts About John Timbs

Born August 17, 1801

Died March 6, 1875

Profession Journalist

## About John Timbs

British journalist... \| John Timbs was a British writer and antiquary. Some of his work was published under the pseudonym of Horace Welby.

##  Quotes by John Timbs

> [The mighty steam-engine has its germ in the simple boiler in which the peasant prepares his food. The huge ship is but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-timbs/the-mighty-steam-engine-has-its-germ-in-the-simple-boiler-in-which/)

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