Sentences with Antecessor

My grandfather is considered the antecessor of our family business, establishing it over six decades ago.

The antecessor to modern computers was a series of intricate mechanical devices.

In the history of literature, Shakespeare is often regarded as the antecessor to many playwrights.

The antecessor to the current political system was a more primitive form of governance.

The steam engine is an antecessor to the advanced locomotives we have today.

The ancient Greeks are considered the antecessors of modern Western philosophy.

The abacus serves as the antecessor to the electronic calculators we use today.