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David Alter

American inventor and scientist (1807-1881) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 73

David Alter was a prominent American inventor and scientist of the 19th century. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and graduated from the Reformed Medical School in New York City. He had German and Swiss ancestry.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1807 to 1881 · aged 73