Birthdate: December 8, 1765
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Westborough
Died: January 8, 1825
Eli Whitney Jr. was an American inventor known for inventing the cotton gin in 1793, a groundbreaking invention of the Industrial Revolution that transformed the economy of the Antebellum South. Despite its significant impact, Whitney encountered difficulties with patent infringement lawsuits, resulting in financial setbacks. He then redirected his efforts towards obtaining government contracts for producing muskets for the U.S. Army. Whitney devoted himself to arms manufacturing and continued inventing until his death in 1825.
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