Inventions pack

FOUR INVENTORS

  • Period: Apr 15, 1452 to May 2, 1519

    Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

    Leonardo da Vinci was born in Italy on April 15th, 1452.
    He died in France on May 2nd, 1519.
  • 1489

    Leonardo da Vinci invented the "aerial screw" in 1489

    Leonardo da Vinci invented the "aerial screw" in 1489
    The Italian painter and inventor Leonardo da Vinci drew his design for an "aerial screw" in the late 1480s.
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    Josephine Cochrane (1839-1913)

    Josephine Cochrane was born in the USA on March 8th, 1839.
    She died on August 3rd, 1913.
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    Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

    Thomas Edison was born in the USA on February 11th, 1847. He died on October 18th, 1931.
  • Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879

    Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879
    Thomas Edison was not the first person to invent a light bulb, but his design was the most efficient.
  • Josephine Cochrane designed the dishwashing machine in 1886

    Josephine Cochrane designed the dishwashing machine in 1886
    Josephine Cochrane designed a machine to wash dishes. In 1886 her dishwashing machine was complete.
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    George Lerner (1922-1995)

    Georger Lerner was born in The USA in 1922.
    He died in 1995.
  • George Lerner invented a plastic toy called Mr Potato Head in 1949.

    George Lerner invented a plastic toy called Mr Potato Head in 1949.
    Mr Potato Head appeared in a television commercial in 1952, and became very popular.