Heinrich Göbel

Heinrich Göbel, or later: Henry Goebel (April 20, 1818 - December 4, 1893), born in Germany, was a watchmaker and inventor, an early pioneer who did much work on developing the light bulb. In 1844, he married Sophie Lübke. At the age of 31, he emigrated to New York City, USA, where he lived until his death.

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April 20 - 1818 - December 4 - 1893 - Germany - Inventor - Light bulb - New York City - USA

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Göbel is reported to have developed the first practical bulb in 1854, a quarter of a century before Edison's patent. After some improvements, in 1859 his lamp lasted for up to 400 hours.

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1854 - 1859

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Few months after a court decision established the priority over Edison, Göbel died of pneumonia. He was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery on 5th Avenue.

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