Charles Goodyear was born in New Haven, CT in 1800 and is best known for inventing a way to vulcanize rubber in 1839. He worked on the idea for five years until 1844 when he was finally able to patent it. His invention revolutionized the rubber industry and is still used today.
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💰 Net worth: $185 billion (2024)
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About
Invented a way to vulcanize rubber in 1839, which he developed on an ongoing basis through 1844 when he finally patented the idea.
Before Fame
He owned and operated a hardware store in Philadelphia.
Trivia
His discovery of vulcanized rubber was the result of an accident. It was discovered that the Mesoamericans used a similar process around 1600 B.C.
Family Life
He married Clarissa Beecher in August 1824.
Associated With
His work garnered him a letter of commendation from Andrew Jackson.