| Birth Day | July 12, 1864 |
| Birth Place | Diamond, MO |
| George Washington Carver age | 155 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jan 5, 1943 (age 78) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
As of 2024, the net worth of George Washington Carver, also renowned as a prominent botanist, is estimated to be $19 million. Carver, hailed from Missouri, made significant contributions in agricultural research, particularly in the field of botany. His pioneering work in crop rotation and promoting the cultivation of peanuts revolutionized farming practices and greatly impacted the agricultural sector. Carver's relentless dedication and impactful discoveries earned him recognition and respect, making him one of the most celebrated botanists in history.
African-American scientist who became famous for his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, such as peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes. The destruction of cotton crops by boll weevils inspired his scientific work, and he developed and promoted about 100 products made from peanuts that were useful for the house and farm, including cosmetics, dyes, paints, plastics, gasoline, and nitroglycerin.
He was born into slavery and was kidnapped along with his mother and sister from his master's house in Arkansas when he was just a week old and was sold in Kentucky.
He met with three American President - Theodore Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge and Franklin Roosevelt - which was very rare for an African-American man at the time.
At age 40, he began a relationship with Miss Sarah L. Hunt, an elementary school Teacher, but they never married.
Theodore Roosevelt complimented his inventions.
