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Where was Richard Arkwright born?

Which of these did Richard Arkwright claim to invent (although all his patents were dismissed in a court case after his death)?

Richard Arkwright was a relatively benign employer compared to some at the time. How old did he insist children should be before working in his factories?

What proportion of Richard Arkwright's employees were children?

Which of these jobs did Richard Arkwright not do?

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