Eli Whitney

American inventor (1765-1825).

Quick Facts

Died: 1825-01-08
Occupation: entrepreneur · inventor · engineer · tax collector · politician · mechanic
Citizenship: United States
Birthplace: Westborough
Affiliation: Phi Beta Kappa Society

Eli Whitney is the child of Eli Whitney and Elizabeth Fay.

Date / result	Award / category
1998 Received	Machine Tool Hall of Fame
1974 Received	National Inventors Hall of Fame

Eli Whitney’s education and training.

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