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1596

The flushing water closet is described by Harington

John Harington's design anticipates later sanitary toilet systems by mechanizing waste removal.

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TimelineTimeline of Cleanliness and Hygiene

Position 7

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 94%

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