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Rube Goldberg - American cartoonist (1883-1970)

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Early Life and Education: The Foundation of Creativity (1883-1904)Early Life and Education: The Foundation of Creativity (1883-1904)Main milestonesMain milestonesPersonal Life and Family RelationshipsPersonal Life and Family RelationshipsPolitical Cartooning and World War II Era (1940-1950)Political Cartooning and World War II Era (1940-1950)Evolution of Cartoon Style and ThemesEvolution of Cartoon Style and ThemesEarly Career: From Sports Cartoonist to National Recognition (1904-1915)Early Career: From Sports Cartoonist to National Recognition (1904-1915)Peak of Cartooning Career and Diversification (1915-1940)Peak of Cartooning Career and Diversification (1915-1940)Later Years and Legacy (1950-1970)Later Years and Legacy (1950-1970)

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7 December, 1970
Rube Goldberg passed away on this day in New York City at the age of 87. His death marked the end of a prolific career as a cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, and inventor.
17 October, 1916
Rube Goldberg married Irma Seeman on this day. They lived at 98 Central Park West in New York City and had two sons: Thomas and George. This marriage played a significant role in Goldberg's personal life.
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Birth in San Francisco
July 4, 1883
Reuben Garrett Lucius Goldberg was born on Independence Day in San Francisco, California, to Hannah and Max Goldberg. His father, a successful businessman, encouraged him to pursue a practical profession, setting the stage for Rube's initial foray into engineering.
Graduation from UC Berkeley with an Engineering Degree
1903
Following his father's wishes, Goldberg earned a degree in engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. This provided him with a solid foundation in mechanics and problem-solving, skills which he later cleverly subverted and parodied in his cartoon creations.
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American cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, and inventor, best known for his complex, whimsical machines that perform simple tasks in an indirect and convoluted way.