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George Washington Carver
African American botanist and inventor (1864-1943).
The record
George Washington Carver was an African American botanist and inventor. Born on 1 January 1864 in Diamond, Carver died on 5 January 1943 in Tuskegee at the age of 79.
Carver studied at Iowa State University. Honours include Spingarn Medal, honorary doctorate and National Inventors Hall of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 68 languages, George Washington Carver is No. 3,547 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1 January 1864, Diamond
- Died
- 5 January 1943, Tuskegee (aged 79)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Botanist, inventor, university teacher
- Field
- Science
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- Iowa State University
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 68
Did you know
79
Lived to 79.
1 Jan
Shares a birthday with J. D. Salinger and Pierre de Coubertin.
68
Has a Wikipedia article in 68 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Spingarn Medal1923
- Honorary doctorate1928
- National Inventors Hall of Fame1990
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