Gail borden biography
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Gail Borden
American inventor, surveyor, and publisher, inventor of condensed milk
This article is about the inventor. For U.S. figure skater, see Gail Borden (figure skater).
Gail Borden | |
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| Born | Gail Borden II (1801-11-09)November 9, 1801 Norwich, New York, US |
| Died | January 11, 1874(1874-01-11) (aged 72) Borden, Texas, US |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York City |
| Citizenship | American, Mexican |
| Occupation(s) | county surveyor, cartographer, schoolteacher, newspaper owner, soldier, politician, inventor, businessman |
| Employer(s) | Mexican government, Republic of Texas government, self-employed |
| Known for | Inventing condensed milk |
| Spouse | Penelope Mercer |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Gail Borden Sr.
(father) and Philadelphia Wheeler (mother) |
| Relatives | Thomas Borden (brother), John Borden (brother) |
| Allegiance | |
| Years of service | Texian Army (1835–1836) |
| Battles / wars | Texas Revolution |
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