John Stevens (inventor, born 1749), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Stevens (inventor, born 1749)

lawyer, engineer and inventor from United States of America

Date of Birth: 26-Jun-1749

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 03-Mar-1838

Profession: lawyer, engineer, inventor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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John Stevens, III (June 26, 1749 – March 6, 1838) was an American lawyer, engineer, and inventor who constructed the first U.S.
steam locomotive, first steam-powered ferry, and first U.S.
commercial ferry service from his estate in Hoboken.
He was influential in the creation of U.S.
patent law.