Richard Jordan Gatling
American inventor (1818–1903) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Jordan Gatling (September 12, 1818 – February 26, 1903) was an American inventor best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, which is considered to be the first successful machine gun.
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Richard J. Gatling | |
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Born | September 12, 1818 |
Died | February 26, 1903(1903-02-26) (aged 84) New York City, US |
Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery |
Known for | Gatling gun |
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Jemima Sanders (m. 1854) |
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