Lewis Howard Latimer
Lewis Howard Latimer was an African American inventor and draftsman, notable for his work in the electrical industry and his pivotal contributions to the development of electric lighting, including improvements to light bulbs and carbon filaments. He also made significant advancements in railway sanitation by patenting an improved water closet for trains in 1874.
Born on Sep 04, 1848 (178 years old)
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Lewis Howard Latimer is remembered for his work on electric lighting and his invention of an improved railway water closet.
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