Benjamin Chew Tilghman

Benjamin Chew Tilghman
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BornOctober 26, 1821
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 3, 1901 (1901-07-04) (aged 79)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Burial placeChurch of St. James the Less
Education
OccupationInventor
Known forInventor of the process of sandblasting
RelativesWilliam Tilghman
AwardsElliott Cresson Medal
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Benjamin Chew Tilghman (October 26, 1821 — July 3, 1901) was an American soldier and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the process of sandblasting.

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