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221 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

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Josiah WarrenPerson · Music memorabiliaJosiah Warren was an American musician, inventor, writer, economist, journalist and businessperson (1798–1874). He was born at Boston.
Józef Kazimierz HofmannPerson · Music memorabiliaJózef Kazimierz Hofmann (1876–1957) was an American pianist, composer and screenwriter.
Jozef MurgašArtist · PaintingsJozef Murgaš (1864–1929) was an American painter, inventor and priest.
Jules CarpentierPhotographer · PhotographyJules Carpentier (1851–1921) was a France engineer, photographer and inventor.
Julius NeubronnerPhotographer · PhotographyJulius Neubronner (1852–1932) was a Germany chemist, inventor and photographer.
Justus von LiebigAuthor · BooksJustus von Liebig (1803–1873) was a Grand Duchy of Hesse chemist, inventor and university teacher.
Karl DraisDesigner · Modern designKarl Drais (1785–1851) was a Grand Duchy of Baden inventor, forester and designer.
King Camp GilletteAuthor · BooksKing Camp Gillette was an American entrepreneur, inventor, salesperson and writer (1855–1932). He was born at Fond du Lac and died at Los Angeles.
Konrad ZuseArtist · PaintingsKonrad Zuse (1910–1995) was a Germany inventor, entrepreneur and computer scientist.
László BíróArtist · SculptureLászló Bíró (1899–1985) was a Hungarian inventor, journalist and sculptor.
Laurie AndersonPerson · Music memorabiliaLaurie Anderson (born 1947) was a United States composer, singer and poet.
Leonardo da VinciArtist · PaintingsLeonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was a Republic of Florence painter, engineer and astronomer.
Les PaulPerson · Music memorabiliaLes Paul was an American guitarist, banjoist, inventor, radio personality and musical instrument maker (1915–2009). He was born at Waukesha and died at White Plains.
Lev KuleshovPerson · Film memorabiliaLev Kuleshov (1899–1970) was a Russian Empire film director, screenwriter and actor.
Lillian Moller GilbrethAuthor · BooksLillian Moller Gilbreth (1878–1972) was an American industrial engineer, psychologist and teacher.
Linus TorvaldsAuthor · BooksLinus Torvalds was an American and Finnish programmer, software developer, writer, inventor, blogger and computer scientist (born 1969). He was born at Helsinki.
Louis Arthur Ducos du HauronPhotographer · PhotographyLouis Arthur Ducos du Hauron (1837–1920) was a France inventor and photographer.
Louis Carrogis CarmontelleArtist · PaintingsLouis Carrogis Carmontelle was a French painter, architect, playwright, writer, watercolorist and draftsperson (1717–1806). He was born at Paris and died at former 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
Louis Le PrincePerson · Film memorabiliaLouis Le Prince (born 1841) is a French inventor, film director and cinematographer.
Louis LumièrePerson · Film memorabiliaLouis Lumière was a French inventor, engineer, film director, photographer, entrepreneur and chemist (1864–1948). He was born at Besançon and died at Bandol.
Louisa LawsonAuthor · BooksLouisa Lawson (1848–1920) was an Australian writer, poet and editor.
Mariano FortunyArtist · SculptureMariano Fortuny (1871–1949) was a Spain painter, engineer and sculptor.
Mary the JewessDesigner · DesignMary the Jewess was a Egypt architect, alchemist and writer.
Maurice MartenotPerson · Music memorabiliaMaurice Martenot (1898–1980) was a French inventor, musicologist and music educator.
Max FleischerArtist · Comics and comic artMax Fleischer (1883–1972) was a United States screenwriter, film producer and film director.
Max SkladanowskyPhotographer · PhotographyMax Skladanowsky (1863–1939) was a Kingdom of Prussia inventor, film director and photographer.
MetagenesDesigner · DesignMetagenes (born 550) was a Greece architect and inventor.
Michael FaradayAuthor · BooksMichael Faraday was a British physicist, chemist, inventor, writer and university teacher (1791–1867). He was born at Newington Butts and died at Hampton Castle.
Michael S. HartAuthor · BooksMichael S. Hart was an American writer, computer scientist, businessperson and inventor (1947–2011). He was born at Tacoma and died at Urbana.
MoondogAuthor · BooksMoondog (1916–1999) was a United States street artist, poet and composer.
Nathan MyhrvoldPhotographer · PhotographyNathan Myhrvold (born 1959) is an American mathematician, engineer and photographer.
Nellie BlyAuthor · BooksNellie Bly was an American writer, journalist, novelist, inventor, suffragist and entrepreneur (1864–1922). She was born at Burrell Township and died at New York City.
Nicola VicentinoPerson · Music memorabiliaNicola Vicentino was a composer, musicologist, music theorist and inventor (1511–1576). He was born at Vicenza and died at Milan.
Nikolai NikitinDesigner · DesignNikolai Nikitin (1907–1973) was a Soviet Union architect, engineer and civil engineer.
Oliver LodgeAuthor · BooksOliver Joseph Lodge (1851–1940) was an English physicist, inventor, naturalist, and writer whose investigations into electromagnetic radiation and wireless wave detection formed a foundation for early radio communication
Oskar BarnackPhotographer · PhotographyOskar Barnack (1879–1936) was a Germany inventor, photographer and engineer.
Otto LilienthalPerson · Film memorabiliaOtto Lilienthal was a military flight engineer, aircraft pilot, inventor, theatre manager, playwright and actor (1848–1896). He was born at Anklam and died at Berlin.
Ottomar AnschützPhotographer · PhotographyOttomar Anschütz (1846–1907) was a Kingdom of Prussia photographer, inventor and engineer.
P. G. T. BeauregardAuthor · BooksP. G. T. Beauregard was an American army officer, artillerist, inventor, writer, politician and human rights defender (1818–1893). He was born at St. Bernard Parish and died at New Orleans.
Paul AllenPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Allen (1953–2018) was an American inventor, computer scientist and film producer.
Paul JarayDesigner · Modern designPaul Jaray (1889–1974) was a Austria designer and inventor.
Paul OtletAuthor · BooksPaul Otlet (1868–1944) was a Belgian writer, lawyer and librarian.
Pavel FlorenskyAuthor · BooksPavel Florensky (1882–1937) was a Russian mathematician, inventor and physicist.
Peter Carl FabergéArtist · SilverPeter Carl Fabergé (1846–1920) was a Russian Empire inventor and goldsmith.
Peter HenleinArtist · WatchesPeter Henlein (1485–1510) was a Nuremberg watchmaker, inventor and metalworker.
Phil RamonePerson · Music memorabiliaPhil Ramone was an American and South African record producer, composer, music executive, violinist and engineer (1934–2013). He was born at South Africa and died at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital.
Pierre Choderlos de LaclosAuthor · BooksPierre Choderlos de Laclos was a French writer, inventor, novelist, military officer and journalist (1741–1803). He was born at Amiens and died at Taranto.
Pierre JanssenPhotographer · PhotographyPierre Janssen (1824–1907) was a French astronomer, photographer and physicist.
Piet HeinDesigner · Modern designPiet Hein (1905–1996) was a Kingdom of Denmark mathematician, poet and writer.
Preston SturgesPerson · Film memorabiliaPreston Sturges (1898–1959) was an American screenwriter, writer and autobiographer.
Prince Rupert of the RhineEngraver · PrintsPrince Rupert of the Rhine (1619–1682) was a Germany engraver, politician and inventor.
Prokop DivišPerson · Music memorabiliaProkop Diviš was a catholic priest, theologian, physicist, naturalist, inventor and musician (1698–1765). He was born at Helvíkovice and died at Přímětice.
Rafael GuastavinoDesigner · DesignRafael Guastavino was a Spanish general contractor, inventor and architect (1842–1908). He was born at Valencia and died at Asheville.
Ralph H. BaerDesigner · Modern designRalph H. Baer was a German and American inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, video game developer and designer (1922–2014). He was born at Rodalben and died at Manchester.
Raymond KurzweilAuthor · BooksRaymond Kurzweil (born 1948) is an American inventor, entrepreneur and writer.
Richard FeynmanAuthor · BooksRichard Feynman (1918–1988) was an American physicist, inventor and writer.
Robert FultonArtist · PaintingsRobert Fulton (1765–1815) was a United States engineer, inventor and painter.
Robert MoogPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Moog (1934–2005) was an American inventor, university teacher and musician.
Roberto ArltAuthor · BooksRoberto Arlt was an Argentine writer, playwright, journalist, novelist and inventor (1900–1942). He was born at Buenos Aires.
Roger C. FieldDesigner · Modern designRoger C. Field (born 1945) was a United Kingdom guitarist, inventor and designer.
Rube GoldbergArtist · Comics and comic artRube Goldberg (1883–1970) was a United States comics artist, inventor and journalist.
Rudolf KompfnerDesigner · DesignRudolf Kompfner (1909–1977) was a Austria physicist, engineer and architect.
Run Run ShawPerson · Film memorabiliaRun Run Shaw (1907–2014) was a Chinese entrepreneur, film producer and film director.
SalaìArtist · PaintingsSalaì (1480–1524) was a painter and inventor.
Salomon de CausDesigner · DesignSalomon de Caus was a French architect, inventor, musicologist, music theorist, physicist and engineer (1576–1626). He was born at Dieppe and died at Paris.
Samuel Finley Breese MorseArtist · SculptureSamuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872) was a United States inventor, physicist and sculptor.
Schweipolt FiolArtist · SilverSchweipolt Fiol (1460–1525) was a Kingdom of Poland book printer, typographer and publisher.
Semyon Davidovich KirlianPhotographer · PhotographySemyon Davidovich Kirlian was a Russian and Soviet scientist, inventor, photographer and engineer (1898–1978). He was born at Krasnodar.
Sergei EisensteinPerson · Film memorabiliaSergei Eisenstein (1898–1948) was a Russian Empire film director, inventor and film editor.
Sergei Prokudin-GorskiiPhotographer · PhotographySergei Prokudin-Gorskii (1863–1944) was a Russian Empire photographer, chemist and inventor.
Sergio PininfarinaDesigner · Modern designSergio Pininfarina (1926–2012) was a Italy entrepreneur, politician and designer.
Spider-ManPhotographer · PhotographySpider-Man was an American photographer, scientist, teacher, superhero, inventor and businessperson. He was born at Queens.
Steve MannAuthor · BooksSteve Mann was a Canadian inventor, university teacher, computer scientist, engineer and writer (born 1962). He was born at Hamilton.
Su SongAuthor · BooksSu Song (1020–1101) was a cartographer, civil engineer and astronomer.
Sven Gustaf WingqvistDesigner · Modern designSven Gustaf Wingqvist (1876–1953) was a Sweden inventor, entrepreneur and designer.
TaccolaArtist · SculptureTaccola (1382–1453) was an Italian inventor, writer and sculptor.
Theobald BoehmPerson · Music memorabiliaTheobald Boehm (1794–1881) was a Kingdom of Bavaria inventor, composer and flautist.
Theodor ScheimpflugPhotographer · PhotographyTheodor Scheimpflug (1865–1911) was a Austrian Empire military officer, inventor and surveyor.
Thomas EdisonPerson · Film memorabiliaThomas Edison (1847–1931) was a United States engineer, inventor and entrepreneur.
Thomas JeffersonAuthor · BooksThomas Jefferson (1743–1826) was a United States teacher, cryptographer and architect.
Thomas WedgwoodPhotographer · PhotographyThomas Wedgwood (1771–1805) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland scientist, inventor and photographer.
Tito Livio BurattiniAuthor · Maps and atlasesTito Livio Burattini (1617–1681) was a Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth mathematician, astronomer and architect.
Tony FadellDesigner · Modern designTony Fadell (born 1969) was a United States inventor, computer scientist and engineer.
Uwe RosenbergDesigner · Modern designUwe Rosenberg (born 1970) was a Germany game designer, designer and inventor.
Vanna BontaAuthor · BooksVanna Bonta was an American actress, poet, novelist and writer (1958–2014). She was born at Florence and died at Los Angeles.
Victor HasselbladPhotographer · PhotographyVictor Hasselblad (1906–1978) was a Sweden photographer, ornithologist and inventor.
Villard de HonnecourtDesigner · DesignVillard de Honnecourt was a French architect, inventor, engineer and general contractor (1200–1250). He was born at Honnecourt-sur-Escaut.
Vladimir ShukhovPhotographer · PhotographyVladimir Shukhov (1853–1939) was a Russian inventor, architect and photographer.
Walter ZappDesigner · Modern designWalter Zapp (1905–2003) was a Germany inventor, designer and entrepreneur.
Wilhelm EngerthDesigner · DesignWilhelm Engerth was an engineer, architect, professor, inventor and politician (1814–1884). He was born at Pszczyna and died at Baden.
Wilhelm OstwaldArtist · PaintingsWilhelm Ostwald (1853–1932) was a Livonia Governorate chemist, Esperantist and inventor.
Willard BoylePhotographer · PhotographyWillard Boyle (1924–2011) was a Canada physicist, inventor and photographer.
William Daniel HillisAuthor · BooksWilliam Daniel Hillis (born 1956) is an American inventor, computer scientist and engineer.
William Friese-GreenePhotographer · PhotographyWilliam Friese-Greene (1855–1921) was a street vendor, inventor and film director.
William GedArtist · SilverWilliam Ged was a British inventor and goldsmith (1690–1749). He was born at Edinburgh and died at Leith.
William James SidisAuthor · BooksWilliam James Sidis was an American mathematician, anthropologist, historian, linguist, inventor and writer (1898–1944). He was born at Manhattan and died at Boston.
William Kennedy DicksonPerson · Film memorabiliaWilliam Kennedy Dickson (1860–1935) was a British inventor, film director and film producer.
William Robert GrovePhotographer · PhotographyWilliam Robert Grove was a chemist, judge, inventor, physicist, lawyer and photographer (1811–1896). He was born at Swansea and died at London.
William ThorntonArtist · PaintingsWilliam Thornton (1759–1828) was an American architect, painter and inventor.
Willy LeyAuthor · BooksWilly Ley (1906–1969) was a German physicist, military flight engineer and journalist.
Wordsworth DonisthorpePerson · Film memorabiliaWordsworth Donisthorpe was an inventor, chess player, photographer, cinematographer and film director (1847–1914). He was born at Leeds and died at England.

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American inventors73
20th-century inventors64
18th-century inventors27
French inventors25
Inventors from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland21

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