This ten-page undergraduate paper presents the biography of Joseph Marie Jacquard who is known for his famous weaving loom, which was invented in early 19th century. This French inventor was far ahead of his time as he used the punched card system for making the weaving process easier and faster. This resulted in more production at lesser cost and with fewer workers and Jacquard loom revolutionized the weaving industry forever. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.