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Charles Goodyear

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American inventor (1800-1860)

United StatesScientistsLived 1800 to 1860 · aged 59
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Charles Goodyear was an American self-taught chemist and manufacturing engineer who developed vulcanized rubber, for which he received patent number 3633 from the United States Patent Office on June 15, 1844.

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Engraving by W. G. Jackman, D. Appleton & Company, New YorkEngraving by W. G. Jackman, D. Appleton & Company, New YorkGoodyear's grave in New Haven, ConnecticutGoodyear's grave in New Haven, Connecticut

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1976National Inventors Hall of Fame

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1800 to 1860 · aged 59
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30 languages

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