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Edwin Drake

(1819–1880) Inventor

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Edwin Drake was an inventor.

Quick Facts About Edwin Drake

Born
March 29, 1819
Died
November 9, 1880
Profession
Inventor
Notable works
The Annals Of The Army Of Tennessee And Early Western History V1, April-December 1878

About Edwin Drake

Edwin Laurentine Drake, also known as Colonel Drake, was an American businessman and the first American to successfully drill for oil.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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