Heinrich Göbel
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Heinrich Göbel was a German-born American precision mechanic and inventor also known by his anglicized name Henry Goebel. In 1848 he immigrated to New York City, where he resided until his death. He received American citizenship in 1865.
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![House that was believed to be Göbel's birthplace. However, while he lived in this house in the 1840s, it is not his birthplace. At the front side of this house an incandescent light bulb is lit day and night.[1]: 96](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Springe_Geburtshaus_Heinrich_Goebel.jpg/1280px-Springe_Geburtshaus_Heinrich_Goebel.jpg)
House that was believed to be Göbel's birthplace. However, while he lived in this house in the 1840s, it is not his birthplace. At the front side of this house an incandescent light bulb is lit day and night.[1]: 96
Drawing of Göbel lamp No. 1. Source: Affidavit Henry Goebel January 21, 1893
Goebel-Lamp No. 4. Henry Goebel said, he had made this lamp prior to 1872. This lamp was considered to anticipate the Edison patent, assumed the date of production was fully proved. Goebel-Lamps No. 1,2 and 3 were subject of technical discussions whether they anticipate the invention of Thomas Edison.
Tools for the production of thin carbon-filaments, presented at court 1893. Henry Goebel affirmed the construction and usage of these tools in the 1870s.In their orbit 1
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About this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1818 to 1893 · aged 75
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