attention, and he became determined to build a practical one. Five years later, Watt patented his new steam engine in 1769. Watt became a member of the [[Royal Society]] and went on to make many more inventions. He died at age 83 in Handsworth, Staffordshire on August 19th, 1819. | attention, and he became determined to build a practical one. Five years later, Watt patented his new steam engine in 1769. Watt became a member of the [[Royal Society]] and went on to make many more inventions. He died at age 83 in Handsworth, Staffordshire on August 19th, 1819. |