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Eliphalet Remington
1861Aug, 12

Eliphalet Remington

Eliphalet Remington, American inventor and businessman, founded Remington Arms (b. 1793)
Eliphalet Remington (October 28, 1793 – August 12, 1861) founded what would become known as Remington Arms. Originally the company was known as E. Remington followed by E. Remington & Son and then E. Remington and Sons.

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