About Charles Henry Land
Lived 1847 – 1922 (aged 75). Charles Henry Land was an American dentist.
Charles Henry Land (January 11, 1847 – April 8, 1922) was a dentist who pioneered porcelain and gold teeth crowns. His brother, John Christian Lodge (1862–1950), was the 51st, 54th, and 56th mayor of Detroit. Land was the grandfather of aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902–1974).
Personal life
Land was born in Canada West on January 11, 1847. He was the son of Dr. Edwin A. Lodge and Christiana Lodge (née Hanson). He attended the Michigan Military Academy in 1881. His New-York Tribune obituary credits him as the inventor of the gold and porcelain inlay system. Land practiced dentistry for 58 years.
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Who was Charles Henry Land?
American dentist, inventor of the jacket crown
When was Charles Henry Land born?
Charles Henry Land was born on 1 August 1847 in Province of Canada.
When did Charles Henry Land die?
Charles Henry Land died on 3 August 1922 in Detroit.
What was Charles Henry Land's occupation?
Charles Henry Land was a dentist.
What nationality was Charles Henry Land?
Charles Henry Land was American.
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