Edwin H. Land Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Edwin H. Land 07/05/1909   -   01/03/1991

Edwin H. Land Introduction:

Edwin Herbert Land was a renowned American scientist who revolutionized the world of photography with his invention of instant cameras. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on

Edwin H. Land Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Harvard University
  • Died At Age: 81
  • Sun Sign: Taurus
  • Also Known As: Edwin Land
  • Born In: Bridgeport
  • Famous As: Scientist
  • Died On: March 1, 1991
  • Place Of Death: Cambridge
  • U.S. State: Connecticut
  • Founder/Co-Founder: Polaroid Corporation, Rowland Institute For Science, Polaroid Eyewear
  • Discoveries/inventions: Instant Camera, Land Camera
  • Education:
    1. Harvard University
    2. Norwich Free Academy
  • Awards: 1963 - Presidential Medal Of Freedom 1988 - National Medal Of Technology And Innovation 1938 - Elliott Cresson Medal
  • 1938 - John Scott Legacy Medal And Premium 1974 - Perkin Medal 1945 - Rumford Prize 1967 - Frederic Ives Medal 1956 - Howard N. Potts Medal 1965 - IRI Medal 1979 - SPIE Gold Medal 1968 - National Medal Of Science For Engineering 1977 - National Inventors Hall Of Fame Award 1974 - Vermilye Medal:
  • Bio: Edwin Herbert Land Was A Renowned American Scientist Who Revolutionized The World Of Photography With His Invention Of Instant Cameras. To Know More About His Childhood, Career, Profile And Timeline Read On