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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

The first digital camera was prototyped in 1975 by Eastman Kodak, which owned 90% of the U.S. film market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

Julian R. Eastman was an old man, but suddenly his mind, too, was old.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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