George Washington Latimer
IndiaunknownMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%George Washington Latimer was an African American man who escaped slavery in Virginia and became a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement. He was the father of inventor Lewis Howard Latimer, and his experiences significantly influenced his son's later achievements.
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Latimer was born to George Washington Latimer and Rebecca Latimer, who had escaped slavery in Virginia.
Before helping transform electric lighting, Lewis Howard Latimer's first patent made one overlooked part of train travel far more bearable |The Times of India·India· 2026-07-29
India· 2026-07-29
