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Frank Stephen Baldwin

1838-04-10 – 1925-04-08

Portrait of Frank Stephen Baldwin
Frank Stephen Baldwin (1838 – 1925)Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Frank Stephen Baldwin (April 10, 1838 – April 8, 1925) was an American who invented a pinwheel calculator in 1875. He started the design of a new machine in 1905 and was able to finalize its design with the help of Jay R. Monroe who eventually bought the exclusive rights to the machine and started the Monroe Calculating Machine Company to manufacture it.

Occupation & Career

inventor, computer scientist, mechanic

Education

Union College

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

John Scott Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

John Scott Award

Education & Institutions

Union College

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4090721 — wikidata View source

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