Benjamin Chew Tilghman

Inventor

1821 – 1901

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Who was Benjamin Chew Tilghman?

Benjamin Chew Tilghman was an American soldier and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the process of sandblasting.

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Born
Oct 26, 1821
Philadelphia
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Pennsylvania
Died
Jul 3, 1901

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on July 23, 2013

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