Inventors who died on April 2

Take a focused look at the inventors who passed away on April 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1872 Samuel Morse

  Samuel Morse was an American inventor and painter, best known for developing the electric telegraph and co-inventing Morse code. He was a pioneer in telecommunication and also achieved acclaim as a portrait artist. [bio]