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Richard Jordan Gatling

inventor

Born: Died: American

Richard Jordan Gatling (September 12, 1818 – February 26, 1903) 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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American inventor

Richard Jordan Gatling's Historical Timeline

  1. American inventor Richard Jordan Gatling patents the hand-cranked Gatling machine gun in Indianapolis

    Richard Jordan Gatling (September 12, 1818 – February 26, 1903) was an American inventor.

  2. Richard Jordan Gatling dies

    Richard Jordan Gatling, American inventor, known for american inventor, died on 1903-02-26. Richard Jordan Gatling (September 12, 1818 – February 26, 1903) was an American inventor.

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When was Richard Jordan Gatling born?
Richard Jordan Gatling was born on 1818-02-26 (American).
What is Richard Jordan Gatling known for?
American inventor
What historical events involved Richard Jordan Gatling?
Richard Jordan Gatling was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including American inventor Richard Jordan Gatling patents the hand-cranked Gatling machine gun in Indianapolis, Richard Jordan Gatling dies.
When did Richard Jordan Gatling die?
Richard Jordan Gatling died on 1903-01-01.

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