Portrait of Joseph Glidden. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Joseph Glidden

Born

American farmer who patented barbed wire (1813-1906).

Quick Facts

Died
1906-10-09
Occupation
inventor · farmer · businessperson
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Charlestown

Relationships

Joseph Glidden is the child of Polly Glidden.

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
2006
Received
National Inventors Hall of Fame

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q719630 ↗
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