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John Wesley Hyatt

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American inventor of plastic (1837-1920)

United StatesScientistsLived 1837 to 1920 · aged 82
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Peak1940s
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John Wesley Hyatt was an American inventor. He is known for simplifying the production of celluloid.

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Awards 3

2006National Inventors Hall of Fame
1914Perkin Medal
1898John Scott Award

Connected to John 6

Edith M. FlanigenAlso won Perkin MedalPaul SteinhardtAlso won John Scott AwardLeo SternbachAlso won John Scott AwardHerbert Henry DowAlso won Perkin MedalCharles Martin HallAlso won Perkin MedalJudah FolkmanAlso won John Scott Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1837 to 1920 · aged 82
Written about in
23 languages

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