Robert fulton biography wikipedia
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Fulton, Robert
Page history last edited by James Shecter13 years, 11 months ago Robert Fulton was an American engineer and inventor born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who is credited with the invention of the steamboat. Born in 1765, Fulton was inspired by William Henry, who shared with him James Watts' steam engine design. Fulton's steam engine made a significant impact on travel and shipping throughout the world and revolutionized oversea tradebefore his death in 1815.
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Robert Fulton
Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1765-1815
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 3, 2018
1. Robert Fulton Marker
Robert Fulton , 1765-1815 , Artist, engineer, and uppfinnare, Fulton is best known for developing the first commercially successful steamboat. New York’s Fulton Street is named in his honor. Fulton is interred the North churchyard in the Livingston Family Vault, which belonged to his wife’s family. , . This historical marker was erected in 1901 by American Society of Mechanical Engineers. It is in Financial District in Manhattan in New York County New York
Robert Fulton1765-1815
Artist, engineer, and inventor
Fulton is best known for developing the first commercially successful steamboat. New York’s Fulton Street is named in his honor. Fulton is interred the North churchyard in the Livingston Family Vault, which b
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Robert D. Fulton
American politician (1929–2024)
Robert D. Fulton | |
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Fulton in 1967 | |
| In office January 1, 1969 – January 16, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Robert Ray |
| In office January 17, 1965 – January 1, 1969 | |
| Governor | Harold Hughes |
| Preceded by | W. L. Mooty |
| Succeeded by | Roger Jepsen |
| Born | (1929-05-13)May 13, 1929 Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 2024(2024-02-21) (aged 94) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rachel Breault (m. 1955; died 2015) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | State University of Iowa (BS, JD) |
Robert David Fulton (May 13, 1929 – February 21, 2024) was an American politician who briefly served as the 37th governor of Iowa during the first 16 days of 1969, making him the shortest serving governor of Iowa. He also served as the lieutenant governor of Iowa from 1965 to 1969.
Early life and education
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