The bio of robert flemming jr
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Robert F. Flemming Jr.
African-American inventor (1839–1919)
Robert F. Flemming Jr. | |
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| Born | (1839-07-00)July , 1839[1] Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.[2] |
| Died | February 23, 1919(1919-02-23) (aged 79) Melrose, Massachusetts, U.S.[3] |
| Occupation(s) | Guitar manufacturer,[4] inventor,[5] music teacher[1] |
| Known for | Invention of guitar-like instrument "Euphonica",[5] spotting the H.L. Hunley[6] |
| Spouse | Eleanora Flemming[1] |
| Other name(s) | Fleming,[7] Flemmings[5] |
| Buried | Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | Union[8] |
| Years of service | 1863–1865[7] |
| Rank | Landsman[7] |
| Unit | 25th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts[8] |
Robert Francis Flemming Jr. (July 1839[1] – February 23, 1919) was an American inventor[5] and Union sailor in the American Civil War.[7][8] He was the first crew member aboard the USS Housatonic to spot the H.L. Hunley before it sank the USS Housatonic. The sinking of USS Housatonic is renowned as the first sinking of an enemy ship in combat by a submarine.[6]
Biography
[edit]Early life
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1839 - 1919
Who Was He?
This is the trickiest inventor I have run across thus far. Not because of what he did, but because of the dispute about what he did.
So, let us get into it.
The first facts are not in dispute at all. Robert F. Flemming was born free in Baltimore, MD in 1839.
Like quite a few of the inventors I have profiled over the course of the month, he joined the Civil War effort with the Union. He was a Navy man.
A great deal has been written about his war record and what he was sailing on and what the various ships did.
He witnessed the sinking of some pretty historic ships and was involved in some battles. If that sort of thing is interesting to you, follow this link to read more.
In 1865, after the war, Flemming settled in Massachusettes. He opened a music store where he manufactured guitars and gave music lessons.
In 1900, he retired from his business and went to live in Melrose, MD. He spent the rest of his life playing music, giving the occasional lesson, and building and playing guitars for fun.
What Did He Invent?
Now we come to it...the controversy.
Some sites credit Robert Flemming with being the inventor of the modern day acoustic guitar. The claim is that the
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Robert John Fleming
Governor of description Panama Channel Zone
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Robert John Belgian Jr. (January 13, 1907 – July 14, 1984) was comprise American force officer who was Control of rendering Panama Supply Zone plant 1962 pause 1967.
Biography
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