Eastman

American

[eest-muhn] / ˈist mən /

noun

George, 1854–1932, U.S. philanthropist and inventor in the field of photography.
Max Forrester 1883–1969, U.S. editor and writer.

Eastman British

/ ˈiːstmən /

noun

George. 1854–1932, US manufacturer of photographic equipment: noted for the introduction of roll film and developments in colour photography

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Old Marylebone Town Hall has hosted many other celebrity nuptuals in the past - the first high-profile wedding being Sir Paul McCartney to Linda Eastman in 1969.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Eastman and Bandarian co-founded Sethera last year to bring their discoveries toward real-world applications, supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

Mr. Eastman has challenged the disbarment and “is highly confident of his ultimate vindication,” his attorney said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Qnity, Eastman, and Caleres changes will happen on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

When help finally arrived, Miss Eastman was found on the tiny beach, half underwater and curled into a ball.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

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