Edwin Drake | |
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 A 19th century illustration of Drake | |
| Born | Edwin Laurentine Drake March 29, 1819 Greenville, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 1880 (aged 61) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Colonel Drake |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Petroleum exploration |
| Parent(s) | Lyman Drake and Laura Lee |
Edwin Laurentine Drake (March 29, 1819 – November 9, 1880), also known as Colonel Drake, was an American businessman and the first American to successfully drill for oil.