About Timothy Alden
Lived 1823 – 1858 (aged 35). Timothy Alden was an American inventor and inventor (patent).
Timothy Alden (February 3, 1823 – December 4, 1858), was an American inventor, known for The Alden-type, a typesetting machine.
Biography Alden was born at Barnstable, Massachusetts, on February 3, 1823, sixth in descent from John Alden, the Puritan.
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Who was Timothy Alden?
American inventor (1823-1858)
When was Timothy Alden born?
Timothy Alden was born on 3 February 1823 in Barnstable.
When did Timothy Alden die?
Timothy Alden died on 4 December 1858 in New York City.
What was Timothy Alden's occupation?
Timothy Alden was an inventor and inventor (patent).
What nationality was Timothy Alden?
Timothy Alden was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Timothy Alden (inventor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Timothy Alden. https://biography.guide/timothy-alden/
MLA: "Timothy Alden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/timothy-alden/.
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