Robert Fulton |
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Portrait of Fulton |
Born | Robert Fulton (1765-11-14)November 14, 1765
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Died | February 24, 1815(1815-02-24) (aged 49)
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Resting place | Trinity Church Cemetery |
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Nationality | American |
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Occupation | Engineer, inventor, businessman |
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Years active | 1793–1815 |
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Known for | Steamboat, Nautilus (1800 submarine) |
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Spouse(s) | Harriet Livingston ( m. ; his death ) |
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Robert Fulton (November 14, 1765 – February 25, 1815) was an American engineer and inventor who invented the steamboat. Fulton county (county in the state of Georgia) was named after him. view more...