Which famous American inventor was born in Franklin?
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Hedy Lamarr
Hiram Percy Maxim
Answer
Hiram Percy Maxim, an American inventor and radio pioneer, was born in Franklin, Tennessee. He is best known for inventing the Maxim Silencer, a firearm suppressor, and for his contributions to the development of amateur radio.
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