When was george washington carver born and died

Quick facts for kids George Washington Carver
Photograph circa 1910
Born	1864 Diamond, Missouri, U.S.
Died	(1943-01-05)January 5, 1943 (about 79 years old) Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.
Alma mater	Iowa State University
Awards	Spingarn Medal(1923)
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George Washington Carver (c.

1864 – January 5, 1943) was an African American agricultural scientist and inventor. He taught southern farmers to plant crops other than cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion.

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Apart from his work to improve the lives of farmers, Carver was also a leader in promoting environmentalism. He received numerous honors for his work, including the Spingarn Medal of the NAACP.

Early years

George Washington Carver was born into slavery in Diamond Grove, Newton County, near Crystal Place, now known as Diamond, Missouri, during the early to mid 1860s.

The exact date of his birth is uncertain and was not known to Carver – howeve