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Richard Jordan Gatling

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American firearm designer (1818-1903)

United StatesScientistsLived 1818 to 1903 · aged 84
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Richard Jordan Gatling was an American inventor. He is best known for having invented the Gatling gun, which is considered to be the first successful machine gun.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1818 to 1903 · aged 84
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28 languages

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