When was the Mechanical Pencil invented?

The Mechanical Pencil was invented in 1822 by Sampson Mordan in England.

A pencil with a replaceable and mechanically extendable lead.

Year invented1822
InventorSampson Mordan
CountryEngland
Region at the timeUnited Kingdom
CategoryTools

Who invented the Mechanical Pencil?

Sampson Mordan invented the Mechanical Pencil in 1822 in England.

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