Sir James Dyson (born 2 May 1947) is a British industrial designer and founder of the Dyson company.
He is best known as the inventor of the Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner, which works on the principle of cyclonic separation. His net worth in 2011 was said to be £1.45 billion.
Read more about James Dyson: Early Life, Personal Life and Non-business Activities, Honours, Autobiography
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