George Washington Carver

Born:

January 1864 (estimated), Diamond Grove, Missouri, USA

Died:

January 5, 1943, Tuskegee, Alabama, USA

Nationality:

American

Profession(s):

Agricultural Scientist, Botanist, Inventor, Educator

Early Life and Education

• Born into slavery, exact date unknown.
• Raised by Moses and Susan Carver after his mother was kidnapped.
• Faced racial discrimination that limited his educational opportunities in his youth.
• Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural science from Iowa Agricultural College (now Iowa State University) in 1894.
• Received a Master of Science degree from Iowa Agricultural College in 1896.

Career and Major Achievements

• Appointed head of the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee Institute in 1896 by Booker T. Washington.
• Developed crop rotation methods and discovered alternative uses for crops such as peanuts, soybeans, sweet potatoes, and pecans.
• Developed over 300 uses for peanuts, including cosmetics, dyes, plastics, and wood stains.
• Advocated for sustainable agricultural practices and soil conservation.
• Promoted his agricultural extension services directly to farmers through demonstration projects and bulletins.

Notable Works

• Numerous agricultural bulletins published by Tuskegee Institute.
• "How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing it For Human Consumption" (1916)

Legacy and Impact

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Awards and Recognition

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