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Granville T. Woods

inventor
Born: 1856
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio.

Woods was born in Columbus, Ohio, and later settled in Cincinnati. Largely self-educated, he was awarded more than 60 patents. One of his most important inventions was a telegraph that allowed moving trains to communicate with other trains and train stations, thus improving railway efficiency and safety.

Died: 1910

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