| Age | 75 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 23 June, 1704 |
| Birthplace | Walmersley, Bury, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 1780 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Inventor |
John Kay (17 June 1704 – c. 1779) was an English inventor whose most important creation was the flying shuttle, which was a key contribution to the Industrial Revolution. He is often confused with his namesake, who built the first "spinning frame".
