Edwin Drake
Deceased Q707432

Edwin Drake

American oil driller, popularly credited with being the first to drill for oil in the United States (1819-1880)

Born: March 29, 1819 (1819) · Greenville
Died: November 9, 1880 (1880) · Bethlehem
Age at death: 61 years
Nationality United States
Occupation businessperson, inventor
Gender male

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