Hudson Maxim
U.S. inventor and chemist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hudson Maxim (February 3, 1853 ā May 6, 1927), was an American inventor and chemist who invented a variety of explosives, including smokeless gunpowder, Thomas Edison referred to him as "the most versatile man in America".[citation needed] He was the brother of Hiram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim gun and uncle of Hiram Percy Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Silencer.
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Born | (1853-02-03)February 3, 1853 Orneville, Maine |
Died | May 6, 1927(1927-05-06) (aged 74) |
Citizenship | American |
Occupation(s) | Inventor, chemist |
Known for | Inventing smokeless gunpowder |
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