About Samuel Ward Francis
Lived 1835 – 1886 (aged 50). Samuel Ward Francis was an American physician.
Samuel Ward Francis (December 26, 1835 – March 25, 1886) was an American writer, inventor, and physician from New York. Among his inventions was an early typewriter and the spork.
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Who was Samuel Ward Francis?
American physician and writer
When was Samuel Ward Francis born?
Samuel Ward Francis was born on 26 December 1835.
When did Samuel Ward Francis die?
Samuel Ward Francis died on 25 March 1886.
What was Samuel Ward Francis's occupation?
Samuel Ward Francis was a physician.
What nationality was Samuel Ward Francis?
Samuel Ward Francis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel Ward Francis. https://biography.guide/samuel-ward-francis/
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