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Today, lighting a fire is not a problem. Lighters are ubiquitous, inexpensive, dependable, and available in myriad sizes, types, and styles. Everyone knows what a lighter is. This was not always the case, by any means. Here is a timeline in the development of lighters.
First lighter was invented in 1823 with the effort of the famous German chemist Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner (1780 - 1849). His lamp which was soon named as “Döbereiner's lamp” marked the start of an era where fire could reliably be created in an instant.
1823: Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner invents the first lighter. 1824: Johann Nikolaus von Dreyse invents the bolt-action rifle. [415] 1824: William Sturgeon invents the electromagnet. [416] [417] 1826: John Walker invents the friction match. [418] 1826: James Sharp invents and goes on to manufacture the first practical gas stove.
In 1904, the Austrian chemist and inventor of the incandescent mantle Carl Auer von Welsbach invented an artificial sparkler and in 1908 the flint lighter was greatly improved; the petrol lighter was now enough small thereon to fit in the pocket.
Invented by Frenchman Henry Pingeot and marketed by Marcel Quercia, the first pocket lighter, the Crillon, appeared in 1948. And what an innovation it was! With the click of your fingers, the spark produced ignites the small amount of gas released.
Invented in 1903 by Austrian chemist Carl Auer von Welsbach, ferrocerium revolutionised the lighter, as it made creating necessary sparks for ignition easy, and was also a relatively affordable material.
In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating history of the lighter, from its earliest origins to modern-day innovations, and learn how to turn on a lighter. The lighter is a modern invention in the history of fire-making tools. The origins of fire-making can be traced back to primitive times.
