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Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton (November 14 1765 – February 25 1815) was an American engineer and inventor who is widely credited with developing the world's first commercially successful steamboat the North River Steamboat (also known as Clermont).
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Robert Fulton (born November 14 1765 Lancaster county Pennsylvania [U.S.]—died February 24 1815 New York New York) American inventor engineer and artist who brought steamboating from the experimental stage to commercial success. He also designed a system of inland waterways a submarine and a steam warship.
Robert Fulton (November 14 1765—February 24 1815) was an American inventor and engineer who is best known for his role in developing the first commercially successful steamboat.
Robert Fulton was born near Lancaster Pennsylvania in 1765. He always fancied himself an artist and specialized in miniatur...