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Business and Inventions

6 famous people found

  • Photo of Alexander Graham BELL

    Alexander Graham BELL

    Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone

    Scottish1847 - 1922
  • Photo of Archibald COCHRANE

    Archibald COCHRANE

    Scottish nobleman and inventor

    Scottish1748 - 1831
  • Photo of John Loudon MCADAM

    John Loudon MCADAM

    Scottish engineer and road-builder, he invented a new process, "macadamisation", for building roads

    Scottish1756 - 1836
  • Photo of Charles TENNANT

    Charles TENNANT

    Scottish chemist and industrialist

    Scottish1768 - 1838
  • Photo of Allan PINKERTON

    Allan PINKERTON

    Scottish American detective and spy, best known for creating the Pinkerton National Detective Agency

    Scottish1819 - 1884
  • Photo of Andrew CARNEGIE

    Andrew CARNEGIE

    Scottish-American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry

    Scottish1835 - 1919

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