Kirkpatrick Macmillan invented the Macmillan bicycle.
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He was a blacksmith! XD
1812 in Dumfriesshire
2 September 1812
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Generally accepted to be a Scot, Kirkpatrick MacMillan.
Kirkpatrick Macmillan, the Scottish blacksmith credited with inventing the pedal-driven bicycle in the 1830s, was born to a family of farmers. His father was named John Macmillan, and his mother was named Margaret Macmillan. Details about their lives are relatively sparse, but they were part of a rural community in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Kirkpatrick Macmillan was born on September 2, 1812. He was a blacksmith. He is also known as the inventor of the rear wheel bicycle.
Kirkpatrick Macmillan invented the pedal-driven bicycle in the 1830s, specifically around 1839. His design featured a crank mechanism that allowed the rider to propel the bike using pedals, which was a significant advancement over earlier designs that relied on pushing with the feet. Macmillan's invention laid the groundwork for the modern bicycle.
yes, he married Elsie Gauldi in 1854.her name was elise they were happy together
He invented one kind of rear-Wheel drive bicycle with a treadle drive.