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David Bushnell
1740-08-30 – 1824-01-01
Life & Legacy
David Bushnell (August 30, 1740 – 1824) was an American inventor, patriot, teacher, and a medical doctor.
Bushnell invented the first submarine to be used in battle, Turtle, as well as a floating mine triggered by contact. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War.
Occupation & Career
inventor, submariner, military personnel
Education
Yale University
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Yale University
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q258935 — wikidata View source
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