Richard J. Gatling | |
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Born | September 12, 1818 |
Died | February 26, 1903 New York City, US | (aged 84)
Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery |
Known for | Gatling gun |
Spouse |
Jemima Sanders (m. 1854) |
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Richard Jordan Gatling (September 12, 1818 – February 26, 1903) was an American inventor. He is best known for having invented the Gatling gun, which is considered to be the first successful machine gun.