Theophilus Van Kannel
American inventor (1841-1919) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Theophilus Van Kannel (1841 – December 24, 1919) was an American inventor, known for inventing the revolving door, patented on August 7, 1888.[1][2]
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Theophilus Van Kannel | |
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Born | 21 October 1841 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | December 23, 1919(1919-12-23) (aged 78) New York City, US |
Burial place | West Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, US |
Occupation | Inventor |
Known for | Invention of the revolving door |
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