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Charles Francis Jenkins
BornAugust 22, 1867
Dayton, Ohio
DiedJune 6, 1934 (age 66)
Washington, D.C.
NationalityAmerican
EducationBliss Electrical School
OccupationEngineer
Engineering career
ProjectsOver 400 patents related to a variety of inventions
Significant advanceMotion picture projector and television
AwardsElliott Cresson Medal (1897)
John Scott Medal (1913)
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Charles Francis Jenkins was born on August 22, 1867 in Dayton, Ohio and died on June 6, 1934 in Washington, D.C.

Charles Francis Jenkins has the most number of patents registered under his name in USA.

Charles Francis Jenkins died at the age of 65 and received only one award during his lifetime.

An American engineer, Charles Francis Jenkins patented over 400 inventions.

Charles Francis Jenkins was born and died during the summer months.

Charles Francis Jenkins was awarded the Elliott Cresson and John Scott Medals in the same year.

Charles Francis Jenkins was born in the Midwest of the US.

Charles Francis Jenkins won the John Scott Medal for the television.

Charles Francis Jenkins won the John Scott Medal before the Elliott Cresson Medal.