Award
Elliott Cresson Medal
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Benjamin Chew Tilghman
1821-10-26 – 1901-07-04
Life & Legacy
Benjamin Chew Tilghman (October 26, 1821 — July 3, 1901) was an American soldier and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the process of sandblasting.
Occupation & Career
inventor, chemist, engineer
Education
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School; Bristol College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Elliott Cresson Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Elliott Cresson Medal
Education & Institutions
Bristol College · University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Verified Legacy Record
Family Father
Benjamin Tilghman
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4888398 · wikidata
Family Mother
Anna Maria McMurtrie
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Family Sibling
Richard Albert Tilghman
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Sources & Provenance
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