Hiram Stevens Maxim
American-born inventor (1840-1916)
1840 — 1916
Quick Facts
Profession
American-born inventor (1840-1916)
Born
February 5, 1840
Died
1916 (age ~76)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
businessperson, inventor, gunsmith
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in SangervilleDied in London
1840
Born in Sangerville (1840-02-05)
1916
Died in London
About
Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim was an American-born British inventor best known as the creator of the first automatic machine gun, the Maxim gun. Maxim held patents on numerous mechanical devices such as hair-curling irons, a mousetrap, and steam pumps. Maxim laid claim to inventing the lightbulb.
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Who is Hiram Stevens Maxim?+
Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim was an American-born British inventor best known as the creator of the first automatic machine gun, the Maxim gun. Maxim held patents on numerous mechanical devices such as hair-curling irons, a mousetrap, and steam pumps. Maxim laid claim to inventing the lightbulb.
What does the name Hiram mean?+
The name Hiram means "A king of Tyre.. Etymology: From t=high-born, possibly from -, or a shortened form of t=brother of the exalted.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Hiram Stevens Maxim born?+
Hiram Stevens Maxim was born on February 5, 1840.
When did Hiram Stevens Maxim die?+
Hiram Stevens Maxim died in 1916, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
A king of Tyre.. Etymology: From t=high-born, possibly from -, or a shortened form of t=brother of the exalted.
The name Hiram is of Spanish origin, meaning "A king of Tyre.. Etymology: From t=high-born, possibly from -, or a shortened form of t=brother of the exalted.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Hiram — February 5, 1840
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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