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Franklin Leonard Pope
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Franklin L. Pope was portrayed in the August 1892 edition of Cassier's Magazine
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| Born | December 2, 1840 |
| Died | October 13, 1895 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Inventor |
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Sarah Amelia Dickinson
(m. 1873) |
| Children | Hannah Dickinson Pope, Amy Margaretta Pope, Franklin Leonard Wainwright Pope, Seth Willard Pope |
Franklin Leonard Pope (born December 2, 1840 – died October 13, 1895) was an American engineer, explorer, and inventor. He helped create many important technologies in the 1800s. He was known for his work with telegraphs and railroad signals.
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Who Was Franklin L. Pope?
Franklin Leonard Pope was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. His parents were Ebenezer Pope and Electra Wainwright. He grew up to become a skilled telegrapher and electrical engineer. He was also an explorer, an inventor, and a patent attorney.
Pope made many important contributions to technology in the 19th century. He was a leader in exploring for the Collins Overland Telegraph. This project was also known as the Russian–American Telegraph. It aimed to connect America and Europe by telegraph line.
Working with Thomas Edison
Franklin Pope created a system that could track and print the prices of gold and stocks. In 1869, he teamed up with Thomas Edison. They formed a company called Pope, Edison & Company Electrical Engineers.
In 1870, they invented a special one-wire telegraph. This invention is now known as a stock ticker. It became very popular in big cities for sharing stock market prices quickly. However, Pope's partnership with Edison ended soon after it began.
Improving Railroad Safety
Pope received several patents for his work on railroad signal systems. These systems helped make train travel safer. His most important invention was in 1872. He created a rail circuit for automatically controlling electric-block signals. This system was widely used by major U.S. railways. It helped prevent train collisions.
Pope was also the president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. He held this important position from 1886 to 1887.
Later Career and Legacy
Franklin Pope also worked as an editor for Electrical Engineer magazine. He edited the electrical section of The Engineering Magazine too. He used his knowledge to work as a patent attorney for the Western Union Telegraph Company. He was often called as an expert in important patent lawsuits.
Pope married Sarah Amelia Dickinson on August 6, 1873. They had three children together: two daughters and one son.
Franklin Pope died at age 54. This happened because of an accidental electrocution in his home's basement. The house where he died is now a Bed and Breakfast called the Wainwright Inn B&B.
Franklin Pope's Books
Franklin Pope wrote several books about telegraphy, history, and inventions. Here are some of his publications:
- Modern Practice of the American Telegraph (1869)
- Modern Practice of the Electrical Telegraph (1871)
- The Life and Works of Joseph Henry (1879)
- The Western Boundary of Massachusetts: a study of Indian and Colonial Life (1886)
- Evolution of the Incandescent Lamp (1889)
- Genealogy of Thomas Pope (1608–1683) and Some of his Descendants (1888)
See also
In Spanish: Franklin Leonard Pope para niños
