Josephine Cochrane
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Josephine Cochrane Net Worth

Josephine Cochrane was an American inventor born on March 8, 1839 in Ashtabula, OH. She is best known for inventing the washing machine, which she introduced to the world at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Her invention revolutionized the way people did laundry and is still used today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 8, 1839
Birth Place Ashtabula, OH
Age 180 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 3, 1913 (age 74)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

American Inventor of the washing machine. She introduced her invention to the world at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

Before Fame

She was a wealthy woman who disliked doing the dishes.

Trivia

She started the Garis-Cochran Manufacturing Company, which later became part of Whirlpool.

Family Life

She and her husband often threw dinner parties for guests.

Associated With

She and Alexander Graham Bell were both inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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About the author

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