John Stevens
Inventor
1749 – 1838
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Who was John Stevens?
Col. John Stevens, III was an American lawyer, engineer, and inventor who constructed the first U.S. steam locomotive, first steam-powered ferry, and first U.S. commercial ferry service from his estate in Hoboken. He was influential in the creation of U.S. patent law.
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- Born
- 1749
New York City - Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Columbia University
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- Mar 6, 1838
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on July 23, 2013
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