American dentist (1847–1922)
Charles H. Land |
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Charles Henry Land in his laboratory circa 1900 |
Born | Charles Henry Land (1847-01-11)January 11, 1847
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Died | April 8, 1922(1922-04-08) (aged 75)
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Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit, Michigan |
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Occupation | dentist |
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Known for | Inventor of the jacket crown |
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Spouse | Evangeline Lodge (1850–1919) |
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Charles Henry Land (January 11, 1847 – April 8, 1922) was a dentist who pioneered porcelain and gold teeth crowns.[1] His brother, John Christian Lodge (1862–1950), was the 51st, 54th, and 56th mayor of Detroit.[2] Land was the grandfather of aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902–1974).