
Birthday: April 23, 1856 (Taurus)
Born In: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Granville Woods was an American inventor who was a contemporary to greats of his time like Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. He was the first inventor of African ancestry to be an electrical and mechanical engineer post the Civil War. Heralded as the ‘Black Edison’ by one newspaper, it is only ironic given that he once defeated Edison in court over a patent right. He even rebuffed Edison’s offer of partnership after the win, citing the reason that it would stifle his freedom of thought. He held more than 60 patents, a majority of which dealt specifically with communications and applications in the field of railways. But he also lived in times marred by racial discrimination, which meant that he had to continuously fight for his right to own his inventions in courts. He won some, lost many and while he did not get the recognition he truly deserved then, he is remembered today as one of the most understated pioneers of the 19th century whose inventions changed the way modern communication systems and railways function.
Also Known As: Granville Tailer Woods, Granville T. Woods
Died At Age: 53
Spouse/Ex-: Gabrielle
father: Cyrus Woods
mother: Martha J. Brown
siblings: Henrietta Woods, Lyates Woods, Rachel Woods Madison
children: Jake
Born Country: United States
Height: 7'0" (213 cm), 7'0" Males
Died on: January 30, 1910
place of death: New York, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Brain Hemorrhage
U.S. State: Ohio, African-American From Ohio
discoveries/inventions: Telegraphony, Incubator, Third Rail, Multiplex Telegraph
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