1909 - 1991
Edwin Land was an American inventor and entrepreneur best known for co-founding the Polaroid Corporation and developing instant photography. Born on May 7, 1909, he invented the first practical instant camera, the Polaroid Land Camera, in 1947, revolutionizing photography by allowing pictures to be developed in minutes. Land's innovations laid the groundwork for modern imaging technology and earned him numerous patents and accolades throughout his career.