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Daniel Treadwell

1791-10-10 – 1872-02-27

Life & Legacy

Daniel Treadwell (October 10, 1791 – February 27, 1872) was an American inventor. Among his most important inventions are a hemp-spinning machine for the production of cordage, and a method of constructing cannon from wrought iron and steel.

Occupation & Career

inventor, engineer

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Rumford Prize; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences · Rumford Prize

Employer

Harvard University

Organizations & Memberships

American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5218934 — wikidata View source

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