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Charles Francis Jenkins

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American inventor and pioneer of cinema and television (1867-1934)

United StatesScientistsLived 1867 to 1934 · aged 66
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Charles Francis Jenkins was an American engineer who was a pioneer of early cinema and one of the inventors of television, though he used mechanical rather than electronic technologies. His businesses included Charles Jenkins Laboratories and Jenkins Television Corporation.

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July 1928July 1928Jenkins' tombstone at Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington D.C.Jenkins' tombstone at Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington D.C.

Awards 3

2011National Inventors Hall of Fame
1913John Scott Award
1897Elliott Cresson Medal

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Walter DandyAlso won John Scott AwardJacques E. BrandenbergerAlso won Elliott Cresson MedalHugh Latimer DrydenAlso won Elliott Cresson MedalAlfred G. KnudsonAlso won John Scott AwardRoger AdamsAlso won Elliott Cresson MedalCarl Roman AbtAlso won John Scott Award

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Charles Francis Jenkins was an American engineer who was a pioneer of early cinema and one of the inventors of television, though he used mechanical rather than electronic technologies. His businesses included Charles Jenkins Laboratories and Jenkins Television Corporation. Over 400 patents were issued to Jenkins, many for his inventions related to motion pictures and television.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1867 to 1934 · aged 66
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13 languages

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