Lewis Howard Latimer

About Lewis Howard Latimer

Birth Day: September 4, 1848
Birth Place: Chelsea, MA
Died On: Dec 11, 1928 (age 80)
Birth Sign: Virgo

Lewis Howard Latimer Net Worth

Lewis Howard Latimer was born on September 4, 1848 in Chelsea, MA. Son of escaped slaves who became a master draftsman and inventor.
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💰Lewis Howard Latimer Net worth: $30 billion

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About

Son of escaped slaves who became a master draftsman and Inventor.

Before Fame

He enlisted in the Union Navy at age 15 with the help of a forged birth certificate.

Trivia

He helped Alexander Graham Bell make the patent drawings for his telephone.

Family Life

His father was ordered back to his master, but the local community pulled together to buy his freedom.

Associated With

His services were enlisted by the famed machine-gun Inventor Hiram Maxim.