Nicholas Jacobus Roosevelt or Nicholas James Roosevelt (December 27, 1767, New York City – July 30, 1854, Skaneateles, New York) was an American inventor, a major investor in Upstate New York land, and a member of the Roosevelt family. His primary invention was to introduce vertical paddle wheels for steamboats.
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27 December 1767 New York City
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Died |
30 July 1854 (aged 86) Skaneateles, New York
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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