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Benjamin Chew Tilghman

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American inventor

United StatesScientistsLived 1821 to 1901 · aged 79
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Benjamin Chew Tilghman was an American soldier and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the process of sandblasting.

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1875Elliott Cresson Medal

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1821 to 1901 · aged 79
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10 languages

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