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Quick facts for kids Robert Fulton | |
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| Born | Robert Fulton (1765-11-14)November 14, 1765 Little Britain, Lancaster County, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | February 24, 1815(1815-02-24) (aged 49) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Trinity Church Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Engineer, inventor, businessman |
| Years active | 1793–1815 |
| Known for | Steamboat, Nautilus (1800 submarine) |
| Spouse(s) | Harriet Livingston (m.1808) |
Robert Fulton (November 14, 1765 – February 25, 1815) was an American engineer and inventor who is widely credited with developing a commercially successful steamboat; the first was called The North River Steamboat (later Clermont). In 1807 that steamboat traveled on the Hudson River with passengers, from New York City to Albany and back again, a round trip of 300 miles, in 62 hours. The success of his steamboat changed river traffic and trade Online videos for kids.