| Entry Type | Person |
| Surname | Whitworth |
| Forenames | Joseph |
| Pre Title | Sir |
| Title | 1st baronet |
| Epithet | Engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. Invented the British Standard Whitworth system, creating an accepted standard for screw threads. Also invented the Whitworth rifle. Lived at Stancliffe Hall, Darley Dale. |
| Dates | 1803-1887 |
| Authorised Form of Name | Whitworth; Sir; Joseph (1803-1887); 1st baronet; Engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. Invented the British Standard Whitworth system, creating an accepted standard for screw threads. Also invented the Whitworth rifle. Lived at Stancliffe Hall, Darley Dale. |
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