Richard T. James
Richard T. James | |
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| Born | Richard Thompson James March 27, 1918 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 1974 (aged 56) Cochabamba, Bolivia |
| Education | Westtown School Pennsylvania State University |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, inventor |
| Known for | Inventing the Slinky |
| Spouse | Betty Mattas |
| Children | 6 |
Richard Thompson James (March 27, 1918 – July 13, 1974) was an American naval engineer, best known for inventing the Slinky spring toy with his wife Betty James in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania in 1943.