John Harington Net Worth

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John Harington was an English poet born on August 4, 1561. He is best known for inventing the first flushable toilet, which revolutionized sanitation and hygiene. His invention was a major advancement in plumbing technology and is still used today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	August 4, 1561
Birth Place	England
Age	458 YEARS OLD
Died On	Nov 20, 1612 (age 51)
Birth Sign	Leo

💰 Net worth: $12 million (2024)

About

A poet by trade, he invented the first flushable toilet.

Before Fame

His wit sometimes got him into trouble with the royal court, such as when a translated racy Italian poem hit a little too close to home for the Queen.

Trivia

His invention caused his name to become a kind of euphemism for toilet.

Family Life

He married Mary Rogers, the granddaughter of Sir Edward Rogers.

Associated With

His mother Isabella Markham was a servant to Queen Elizabeth I and worked in her royal privy chamber. The Queen received his first flushable toilet.

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