Charles Goodyear

1800 - 1860

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Biography

Charles Goodyear (1800-1860) was an American self-taught chemist and manufacturing engineer who invented the process of vulcanizing rubber in 1839, a groundbreaking discovery that revolutionized the rubber industry. Despite facing numerous setbacks and financial difficulties throughout his life, Goodyear's determination and perseverance eventually led to the widespread use of his vulcanized rubber in various applications, from tires and footwear to industrial machinery.