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Milton Bradley

1836-11-08 – 1911-05-30

Portrait of Milton Bradley
Milton Bradley, the board game pioneer.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Milton Bradley (November 8, 1836 – May 30, 1911) was an American business magnate, game pioneer and publisher, credited by many with launching the board game industry, with his eponymous enterprise, which was purchased by Hasbro in 1984, and folded in 1998.

Occupation & Career

publisher, writer, businessperson, inventor, board game designer

Education

Harvard University; Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Lowell High School

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

National Inventors Hall of Fame; Elementary Color

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

National Inventors Hall of Fame

Notable Work

Elementary Color

Education & Institutions

Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences · Harvard University · Lowell High School

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1651497 — wikidata View source

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