Charles Algernon Parsons (1854–1931) was a British engineer and inventor best known for his significant contributions to the development of steam turbines. His innovations revolutionized marine propulsion and power generation. Parsons was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied engineering and gained early recognition for his work. In 1884, he invented the steam turbine, which uses steam to drive a rotor and generate mechanical power.

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