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William Seward Burroughs I

American businessman (1857-1898) · United States · Scientists · Died at 41

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William Seward Burroughs I was an American inventor born in Rochester, New York, most prominently known as the inventor of a mechanical calculator.

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William S. BurroughsWilliam S. BurroughsAn early Burroughs adding machineAn early Burroughs adding machinePatent no. 388,116 on a "calculating machine"Patent no. 388,116 on a "calculating machine"Burroughs' grave at Bellefontaine Cemetery. His grandson William's is in the lower right.Burroughs' grave at Bellefontaine Cemetery. His grandson William's is in the lower right.

Awards

National Inventors Hall of Fame1987

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Child: Mortimer P. Burroughs

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1857 to 1898 · aged 41

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