Cyrus McCormick

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cyrus McCormick
Occupation	Physicist
Date Of Birth	Feb 15, 1809(1809-02-15)
Age	215
Date Of Death	May 13, 1884
Birthplace	Raphine
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Aquarius

Cyrus McCormick Biography

Cyrus McCormick is one of the most popular and richest Physicist who was born on February 15, 1809 in Raphine, Virginia, United States. The inventor of the McCormick crop reaper, which was a machine that automated harvesting of the crop. He was the creator of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and the McCormick harvesting invention on the work by Roman, Scottish, and American inventors prior to his.

William Seward praised his invention, saying because of it, “the line of civilization moves westward thirty miles each year.” praised his invention, stating that due to the invention “the line of civilization moves westward thirty miles each year.”

He was married to Nancy Fowler in 1835.

Cyrus McCormick Net Worth

Cyrus McCormick is one of the richest Physicist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cyrus McCormick 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He took his father’s mantle in an attempt to finish the mechanical reaper that was drawn by horses.

He was admitted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in the year 197.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Cyrus McCormick Dating?

According to our records, Cyrus McCormick married to Nancy Fowler McCormick. As of December 1, 2023, Cyrus McCormick’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Cyrus Ranked on the list of most popular Physicist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cyrus McCormick celebrates birthday on February 15 of every year.

Top Facts about Cyrus McCormick

1. Cyrus McCormick invented the mechanical reaper in 1831.
2. His invention revolutionized agriculture and increased productivity.
3. McCormick’s company became one of the largest farm equipment manufacturers.
4. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist.
5. McCormick served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
6. He was born in Virginia in 1809 and died in Chicago in 1884.
7. The McCormick family donated land for Chicago’s famous Millennium Park.
8. The mechanical reaper is considered one of the most important inventions in history.
9. McCormick received numerous awards and honors during his lifetime.
10. His legacy continues to impact modern farming practices today

What did Cyrus McCormick invent?

In 1834, in the face of competition from other inventors, McCormick took out a patent and soon after, began manufacturing the reaper himself. The mechanical reaper was an important step in the mechanization of agriculture during the nineteenth century.

What was Cyrus McCormick best known for?

Cyrus McCormick, in full Cyrus Hall McCormick, (born February 15, 1809, Rockbridge county, Virginia, U.S.—died May 13, 1884, Chicago, Illinois), American industrialist and inventor who is generally credited with the development (from 1831) of the mechanical reaper.

Who was Cyrus McCormick And what did he do that changed American society?

Cyrus McCormick
Occupation| inventor and agricultural machinery tycoon
Known for| Co-founder of International Harvester; co-designer of the mechanical reaper

Why did Cyrus McCormick invent the reaper?

Cyrus McCormick was more than an inventor; he was responsible for revolutionizing agriculture throughout the country. The mechanical reaper was used by farmers to harvest crops mechanically. This machine proved to be the answer for wheat farmers because it increased food production as well as made harvesting easier.

Who invented rice harvester?

In 1835, Hiram Moore built and patented the first combine harvester in the United States. This machine could do the three jobs (reaping, threshing, and winnowing) to cereal grains.