Hiram Maxim Net Worth

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He earned his fortune from his invention and from his various business ventures. Hiram Maxim was an Entrepreneur who had a net worth of $9 Million. He was born in 1840 and is best known for inventing the rapid-firing machine gun, which revolutionized warfare. His fortune was earned from his invention and from his various business ventures.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	February 5, 1840
Birth Place	ME
Age	179 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)

About

Inventor of the rapid-firing machine gun that revolutionized warfare.

Before Fame

He worked at an engineering plant in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, making small inventions on the side.

Trivia

He invented the machine gun after a man at a Paris exhibition said, "If you wanted to make a lot of money, invent something that will enable these Europeans to cut each other's throats with greater facility." That was all the inspiration he needed.

Family Life

He married Jane Budden in 1867. One of their sons, Stevens Maxim, was an American radio pioneer.

Associated With

He and Samuel Colt both contributed iconic firearms to history.

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