Joseph Saxton

Joseph Saxton (1799–1873) was an American inventor, photographer and physicist.

Joseph Saxton in brief

Born
1799
Died
1873
Known for
inventor, photographer and physicist
Place of birth
Huntingdon
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Overview

Born at Huntingdon in 1799, died at Washington, D.C. in 1873.

In detail

Places of work recorded in the authority are Philadelphia and London. Membership is recorded of National Academy of Sciences and American Philosophical Society.

Distinctions recorded are National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Joseph Saxton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2567825: Joseph Saxton

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