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Robert McCormick

1780-06-08 – 1846-07-04

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Robert McCormick (June 8, 1780 – July 4, 1846) was an American inventor, who invented numerous devices including a version of the reaper which his eldest son Cyrus McCormick patented in 1834.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Robert McCormick Jr. (June 8, 1780 – July 4, 1846) was an American inventor who invented numerous devices including a version of the reaper. His eldest son Cyrus McCormick patented this in 1834 and it became the foundation of the International Harvester Company. Robert was also the patriarch of the McCormick family that became influential throughout the world, especially in large cities such as Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New York City.

Occupation & Career

inventor

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  1. Wikidata population candidate Q7347483 — wikidata View source

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