Benjamin Hanks

Businessperson, Deceased Person

1755 – 1824

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Who was Benjamin Hanks?

Benjamin Hanks is generally accepted to be the first person to make bronze cannons and church bells in the United States. He was a goldsmith, instrument maker, clockmaker, bellfounder, and foundry owner.

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Born
Oct 29, 1755
Mansfield
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Dec 15, 1824
Watervliet

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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