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Thomas Davenport Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Thomas Davenport, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1837–18372 events1 places

Chronological biography

1837

Electric Motor Patent25 February 1837
Science / Physics · Inventor · Washington

Receives United States patent number 132 for an electromagnetic motor.

First United States Electric Motor Patent25 February 1837
Science / Physics · Inventor · Washington

Secures the first United States patent issued for an electric motor.

Titles and roles

Inventor

Record provenance

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