# Stephenson — The Conquest of Bread character guide

> Stephenson in The Conquest of Bread by Peter Kropotkin.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-the-conquest-of-bread

## Who they are

An inventor of the steam locomotive, mentioned in passing.

## Relationships

### [Watt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_conquest_of_bread_se/characters/watt)

_professional_

Stephenson and Watt were pioneering engineers in the Industrial Revolution, with Watt's steam engine enabling Stephenson's railways.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_conquest_of_bread_se/chapters/iv)

Cited as an example of a 'lazy' individual who became laborious after finding the right path.

### [Agriculture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_conquest_of_bread_se/chapters/xvii-agriculture)

Mentioned alongside Watt and Jacquard as an inventor whose discoveries were driven by the happiness of all, not personal enrichment.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_conquest_of_bread_se/chapters/i)

Listed alongside Watt and Jacquard as an inventor whose sleepless nights ultimately brought misery to workers.

## Links

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