John Lombe (Norwich, 1693 - Derby, November 20, 1722) was a silk spinner in the 18th century Derby, England.
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“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
—Bible: New Testament St. John the Divine, in Revelation, 21:4.