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John Loudon McAdam

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John Loudon McAdam was a Scottish engineer who invented a new road surface made of crushed stone in the 1820s, dramatically improving transportation across Britain.

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John Loudon McAdam ranks #245 of 593 in the Inventor ranking, behind George Eastman, ahead of Ada Lovelace.

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John Loudon McAdam scores 8.22/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Inventor category. Macadam road construction dramatically improved durable transportation infrastructure worldwide; lasting engineering influence despite later asphalt-b...
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