James Robertson
ARNOLD
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Born: 29 August 1781 in Philadelphia, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
James Robertson ARNOLD died 27 December 1854 in London, England.
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Birth — 178129 August 1781
Philadelphia, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
Death — 185427 December 1854
London, England
He died at the age of 73.
Record added: 3/16/2025 1:35:30 PM
Last updated: 3/16/2025 1:35:30 PM
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Pennsylvania means 'Penn's woods' or 'Penn's land.' Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father, Admiral William Penn. Originally, Penn suggested Sylvania (woodland) for his land. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1787 - Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 - Pennsylvania becomes 2nd U.S. state
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