Gail Borden
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Summary
Gail Borden was born on November 9, 1801[1], in Norwich[2]. He died on January 11, 1874[3], in Borden[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], businessperson[6], and entrepreneur[7].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[8]
- Father: Gail Borden, Jr.,[9]
- Mother: Philadelphia Borden[10]
- Child: John Gail Borden[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Award received: National Inventors Hall of Fame[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Participated in conflict: Texas Revolution[15]
- Family name: Borden[16]
- Given name: Gail[17]
- Allegiance: Republic of Texas[18]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Name in native language: Gail Borden[21]
- Sibling: Thomas Henry Borden[22]
- P14536: 404958[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gail Borden include Borden County[24], a county of Texas[25], in United States[26], founded in 1876[27] and Gail[28], a census-designated place in the United States[29], in United States[30].
Why It Matters
Entities named for Gail Borden include Borden County[24], a county of Texas[25], in United States[26], founded in 1876[27] and Gail[28], a census-designated place in the United States[29], in United States[30].
FAQs
Where was Gail Borden born?
Gail Borden's place of birth was Norwich[2].
Where did Gail Borden die?
Gail Borden died in Borden[4].
Who were Gail Borden's parents?
Gail Borden's father was Gail Borden, Jr.,[9]. Gail Borden's mother was Philadelphia Borden[10].
What did Gail Borden do for work?
Gail Borden worked as an inventor[5], businessperson[6], and entrepreneur[7].
What awards did Gail Borden receive?
Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[13].