Theophilus Van Kannel
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Born21 October 1841
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
DiedDecember 23, 1919 (aged 78)
New York City, US
Burial placeWest Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, US
OccupationInventor
Theophilus Van Kannel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 October 1841 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | December 23, 1919 (aged 78) New York City, US |
| Burial place | West Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, US |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | Invention of the revolving door |
Theophilus Van Kannel (1841 – December 24, 1919) was an American inventor, known for inventing the revolving door, patented on August 7, 1888.[1][2]
