Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Inventor
gptkb:machinery |
| gptkbp:advertising |
used celebrity endorsements
advertised sewing machines widely |
| gptkbp:born |
October 27, 1811
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Green-Wood_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:business_model |
installment payment plan
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| gptkbp:career_start |
worked as a mechanic
worked as a carpenter |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:11
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| gptkbp:civic_engagement |
involved in local politics
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| gptkbp:competitors |
competed with Elias Howe
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| gptkbp:contribution |
mass production of sewing machines
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced fashion industry
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
featured in various historical accounts
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| gptkbp:died |
July 23, 1875
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
expanded internationally
|
| gptkbp:economy |
became one of the wealthiest men of his time
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| gptkbp:education |
self-taught
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| gptkbp:field |
mechanical engineering
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| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Singer_Corporation
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
key figure in industrial revolution
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| gptkbp:hometown |
gptkb:Pittsfield,_Massachusetts
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Isaac Singer
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| gptkbp:image |
Isaac Singer.jpg
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| gptkbp:impact |
revolutionized garment manufacturing
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| gptkbp:influence |
modern sewing technology
inspired future inventors influenced sewing machine design worldwide |
| gptkbp:influenced |
textile industry
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| gptkbp:innovation |
developed the first commercially successful sewing machine
|
| gptkbp:invention |
first practical sewing machine
improved sewing machine design zigzag sewing machine sewing machine patent in 1851 multiple patents for sewing machines |
| gptkbp:known_for |
improving the sewing machine
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| gptkbp:legacy |
pioneering sewing machine technology
Singer brand remains prominent |
| gptkbp:merchandise |
established retail outlets for sewing machines
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
moved to the United States in 1830 |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Businessman
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| gptkbp:partnership |
formed partnerships with other inventors
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| gptkbp:patent_litigation |
involved in patent disputes
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| gptkbp:personal_life |
had a tumultuous personal life
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| gptkbp:philanthropy |
donated to various causes
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| gptkbp:philosophy |
believed in innovation and improvement
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| gptkbp:product_line |
various models of sewing machines
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Singer_Manufacturing_Company
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| gptkbp:recognition |
received accolades for his inventions
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Ellen Singer
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| gptkbp:technology |
mechanical sewing technology
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| gptkbp:type_of_business |
expanded sewing machine production
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Singer_family
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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