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James Densmore

American inventor (1820-1889) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 69

James Densmore was an American businessman and inventor. He was a business associate of Christopher Sholes, who along with Carlos Glidden and Samuel W. Soule helped contribute to inventing one of the first practical typewriters at a machine shop located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1820 to 1889 · aged 69