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Joseph Oppenheimer

1820-02-08 – 1893-01-01

Life & Legacy

Joseph Oppenheimer (8 February 1820 – 8 February 1893), was a German-born British merchant and inventor who spent most of his adult life working in the telegraphy industry in Australia and the United Kingdom. He held several key patents, including one for telescoping telegraphic poles.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, inventor

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q111342391 — wikidata View source

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