Famous Inventors of The 19th Century
Who were some famous inventors of the 19th century?
Famous Inventors of The 19th Century
Here are some of the most famous inventors from the 19th century:
-Thomas Edison (1847-1931) – Invented the phonograph, the first practical incandescent light bulb, and many other devices. He held over 1,000 patents.
-Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) – Inventor of the telephone, which he patented in 1876. He also made contributions to the development of the air conditioner, hydrofoils, and other technologies.
-Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) – Pioneering electrical engineer who developed the alternating current (AC) electrical supply system, the Tesla coil, and made major contributions to the development of radio technology.
-Eli Whitney (1765-1825) – Inventor of the cotton gin, which revolutionized the cotton industry in the southern United States in the early 19th century.
-Samuel Morse (1791-1872) – Inventor of the Morse code and one of the pioneers of the telegraph system.
-George Westinghouse (1846-1914) – Inventor and industrialist who developed the Westinghouse air brake and played a key role in the adoption of alternating current for electricity distribution.
-Karl Benz (1844-1929) – German engineer who patented and built the first gasoline-powered automobile, laying the foundations of the modern automotive industry.
– Written By Tinkle
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