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Cyrus McCormick
American businessman, co-founded International Harvester
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About Cyrus McCormick
Although Cyrus McCormick is mostly given credit as the single inventor of the mechanical reaper, there were in fact other designing engineers who had successfully made similar models as of the time he earned his patent. A member of the prominent McCormick family of Chicago, he started the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, which grew to become an agricultural manufacturing company that also marketed its own products. In 1902, it merged with the International Harvester Company.
Family Life
His father, Robert McCormick Jr. had worked on the mechanical reaper for two years before he (Cyrus) perfected and patented it. He was married to Nancy Fowler, who used to be his secretary. She bore him seven children.
Death
He died on May 13, 1884, two years after he was paralyzed by a stroke.
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F.A.Q. about Cyrus McCormick
When is his birthday?
Cyrus McCormick's birthday is on February 15, 1809.
In how many days is his birthday?
Cyrus' birthday is in 343 days
How old was Cyrus when he died?
He was 75 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 13, 1884.
How old would he be today?
Cyrus McCormick would be 216 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Cyrus from?
He was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, U.S..