Eli Whitney (8 décembre 1765 – 8 janvier 1825) est un mécanicien et industriel américain, inventeur de diverses machines. Il pressent dès 1798 la tendance croissante à la production en série et est l'un des précurseurs de l'organisation rationnelle du travail [2 La ...

Eli as a name can have two different meanings, both originating in the Hebrew Bible.. Eli can be a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, from Biblical עֵלִי "ascent", spelled with the Hebrew letter ayin in the beginning, the name of Eli, the high priest in the Books of Samuel. It came to be used as a given name among the Puritans in the 17th century and was by them taken to the …

Elijah Matthew "Eli" Craig is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing and directing the cult horror comedy film Tucker & Dale vs Evil ... He's led climbing trips up the mountaineers route on Mount Whitney, Aconcagua, Mount Rainier, Pico De …

Apr 26, 2010 · Eli Whitney’s Impressive Display . In 1797, when Congress voted to prepare the nation for war with France, including the appropriation of a large amount of funds for new weapons, the young ...