About Sidney Rosenthal
Lived 1907 – 1979 (aged 71–72). Sidney Rosenthal was an American inventor and engineer.
Sidney Rosenthal (1907–1979), from Richmond Hill, New York, is credited with inventing what is now known as a Magic Marker in 1953.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sidney Rosenthal?
American inventor
When was Sidney Rosenthal born?
Sidney Rosenthal was born in 1907.
When did Sidney Rosenthal die?
Sidney Rosenthal died in 1979.
What was Sidney Rosenthal's occupation?
Sidney Rosenthal was an inventor and engineer.
What nationality was Sidney Rosenthal?
Sidney Rosenthal was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sidney Rosenthal. https://biography.guide/sidney-rosenthal/
MLA: "Sidney Rosenthal." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sidney-rosenthal/.
Chicago: "Sidney Rosenthal." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sidney-rosenthal/.
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