Home / Scientists and Inventors / Henry Mill Henry Mill 1683 – 1771 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography Henry Mill (1683–1771) was an English inventor who patented the first functional typewriter. Born January 1, 1683 in an unknown location. Died January 1, 1771 in an unknown location. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Cemetery Map View larger map → Satellite overview of the cemetery grounds. Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Niklaus Wirth 1934 – 2024 Scientists and Inventors Edward Lawry Norton 1898 – 1983 Scientists and Inventors Immanuel Nobel 1801 – 1872 Scientists and Inventors Sequoyah 1770 – 1843 Scientists and Inventors