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Cyrus McCormick
About
American inventor and businessman (1809–1884)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Cyrus McCormick
- Born
- 1809-02-15
- Died
- 1884-05-13
- Occupation
- inventor / journalist / businessperson / peace activist / entrepreneur / farmer / engineer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Raphine
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseNancy Fowler McCormick1858 — 1884
Family
- FatherRobert McCormick
- SiblingWilliam Sanderson McCormick
- SiblingLeander J. McCormick
- ChildHarold Fowler McCormick
- ChildCyrus Hall McCormick II
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | National Inventors Hall of Fame | Received |
| — | Officer of the Legion of Honour | Received |
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q719357 ↗
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