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Hudson Maxim

American inventor (1853–1927)

  • Fame45.4
  • Momentum5.4
  • Wikipedia561
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Lived 1853–1927, aged 74United States
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  • Era
    1853–1927
    Aged 74
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Updated 2026-08-25

Hudson Maxim, was an American inventor and chemist who invented a variety of explosives, including smokeless gunpowder, Thomas Edison referred to him as "the most versatile man in America". He was the brother of Hiram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim gun and uncle of Hiram Percy Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Silencer.

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Historical7.2
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Source confidence45.0
Completeness70.0
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