Charles H. Land
Charles H. Land | |
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Charles Henry Land in his laboratory circa 1900 | |
| Born | Charles Henry Land January 11, 1847 |
| Died | April 8, 1922 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit, Michigan |
| Occupation | dentist |
| Known for | Inventor of the jacket crown |
| Spouse | Evangeline Lodge (1850–1919) |
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Charles Henry Land (January 11, 1847 – April 8, 1922) was a dentist who pioneered porcelain and gold teeth crowns. His brother, John Christian Lodge (1862–1950), was the 51st, 54th, and 56th mayor of Detroit. Land was the grandfather of aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902–1974).