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Jim Kirby

1884-09-28 – 1971-06-09

Life & Legacy

James Blaine Kirby (September 28, 1884 – June 7, 1971) was an American inventor and self-taught electrical engineer who focused his career on "eliminating the drudgery of housework". He is most notable for inventing the Kirby vacuum cleaner and the wringerless washing machine.

Occupation & Career

inventor

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5910684 — wikidata View source

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