Category: 19th Century
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The Life and Legacy of George Eastman
George Eastman was an American businessman who started the Eastman Kodak Company and made it easier for people to take photographs using roll film. After spending about 10 years trying different types of photography, he invented and sold a camera that used roll film, which allowed anyone to take pictures without needing special equipment or…
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The Life and Legacy of Eli Whitney: Innovator, Inventor, and American Patriot
Eli Whitney Jr. was a well-known American inventor who lived from December 8, 1765, to January 8, 1825. He created something very important in 1793 that had a big impact on the United States economy. Whitney’s creation helped turn upland short cotton into a profitable crop, which made slavery in the United States more financially…
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The Life and Times of Charles Babbage: A Pioneering Genius in Computing
Charles Babbage was a very talented person who lived from December 26, 1791 to October 18, 1871. He was a master of many subjects and did many things that were ahead of his time. As a mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer, he came up with an idea for a computer that could be programmed…
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Carl Benz: The Father of the Automobile
Carl Benz was a German inventor who specialized in engine design and automotive engineering. His name is also known as Karl or Karl Friedrich Michael Vaillant, born on November 25, 1844, and passed away on April 4, 1929. He created something very important that is still used today – the first practical car that people…
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The Life of Alfred Nobel
Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833, and died on December 10, 1896. This Swedish inventor, chemist, engineer, and businessman made many significant contributions to science and technology. He is especially famous for inventing dynamite and leaving behind a large amount of money to create the Nobel Prizes. Throughout his life, Nobel held an…
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Ada Lovelace: The World’s First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace was born Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (December 10, 1815 – November 27, 1852). She was also known as Ada Lovelace and made significant contributions to mathematics and writing. Her most famous work involved Charles Babbage’s new machine called the Analytical Engine, which he thought could perform many tasks beyond just basic…