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James Watt was born on 19 January 1736 in Greenock, Scotland, to James Watt and Agnes Muirhead. He was the eldest of the five surviving children of his successful parents. His father was primarily a carpenter who repaired and built ships. He was also a contractor and ship owner who later became the Greenock's chief Baillie. He taught Watt arithmetic and writing. Watt’s mother was well-educated because she was from a distinguished family.