Business & IndustryAmerican1839 – 1913
Josephine Cochrane
Inventor of the electric dishwasher
Biography
An American inventor who created the first successful electric dishwasher in 1886, revolutionizing household labor and domestic technology.
Quick Facts
Category
Business & Industry
Nationality
American
Born
1839
Died
1913
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Josphine
Hebrew origin
“A feminized, unconventional spelling of Josephine that combines the Jos- root with -phine, creating a French-influenced, distinctly feminine name. The unusual spelling appeals to parents seeking a unique take on this classic.”