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Mihajlo Pupin: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Michael Idvorsky Pupin • Mihajlo Idvorski Pupin
Born October 9, 1854? • Serbia
Died March 12, 1935 • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Pulitzer Prize
Notable Works “From Immigrant to Inventor”
Subjects Of Study telephone

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