James B. Eads: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As James Buchanan Eads
Born May 23, 1820 • Indiana
Died March 8, 1887 (aged 66) • Nassau • The Bahamas
Awards And Honors Hall of Fame (1920)

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Auguste Piccard, 1961
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