As per our current Database, Edwin Binney has been died on Dec 17, 1934 (age 68).
When Edwin Binney die, Edwin Binney was 68 years old.
| Popular As | Edwin Binney |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Age | 68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | November 25, 1866 (Westchester County, NY) |
| Birthday | November 25 |
| Town/City | Westchester County, NY |
| Nationality | NY |
Edwin Binney’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Edwin Binney was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Inventor who is best known for his invention of the Crayola crayon.
In 1885, he took control of his father's Business, Peeksill Chemical Co. While experimenting with a mixture of slate waste, cement, and talc, he created the first dustless white chalk. In 1903, he created his first box of crayola crayons.
He is the winner of a gold medal at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1902. He is also colorblind.
His wife Alice is known for creating the name of the brand Crayola, by adding two French words "craie" meaning chalk and "ola" short for olegineux, meaning oily.
An an Inventor in the turn of the 20th century, he can be seen in relation to other inventors of the time including Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Nikola Tesla.
