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James Fergason
Inventor, entrepreneur (1934-2008) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 74
James Lee Fergason was an American inventor and business entrepreneur. A member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Fergason is best known for his work on an improved liquid crystal display, or LCD. He held over one hundred U.S. patents at the time of his death.
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2008Died9 December 20082007David Richardson MedalAward2006Lemelson-MIT PrizeAward1998National Inventors Hall of FameAward1934Born12 January 1934
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United States
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Scientists
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Scientist
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Deceased
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Lived 1934 to 2008 · aged 74
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