Amos Root
American beekeeping innovator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amos Ives Root (1839–1923) was an Ohio entrepreneur who developed innovative techniques for beekeeping during the late 19th century, when the practice played an important role in the economy of many communities in the U.S. He founded his own company, which continues in business to the present day.
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Born | Amos Ives Root (1839-12-09)December 9, 1839 Medina, Ohio |
Died | April 30, 1923(1923-04-30) (aged 83) Medina, Ohio |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, inventor, author |
Known for | Beekeeping innovations; witnessed and reported early Wright brothers flights |
Notable work | The ABC of Bee Culture (1879) |
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His wide-ranging interests and curiosity led him to become the only eyewitness to publish articles about successful airplane flights made by the Wright brothers in Ohio in 1904–1905.