who invented fireworks?

Answer 1

"Fireworks originated in China some 2,000 years ago. The most prevalent legend has it that fireworks were discovered or invented by accident by a Chinese cook working in a field kitchen who happened to mix charcoal, sulphur and saltpeter (all commonly found in the kitchen in those days). The mixture burned and when compressed in an enclosure (a bamboo tube), the mixture exploded.

Some sources say that the discovery of fireworks occurred about 2,000 years ago, and other sources place the discovery sometime during the 9th century during the Song dynasty (960-1279), although this could be confusion between the discovery of gunpowder by the cook and the invention of the firecracker.

Some sources suggest that fireworks may have originated in India, but in the October 18, 2003, online edition of The Hindu, an Indian national newspaper, the Chinese are credited with the discovery of gunpowder.

A Chinese monk named Li Tian, who lived near the city of Liu Yang in Hunan Province, is credited with the invention of firecrackers about 1,000 years ago. The Chinese people celebrate the invention of the firecracker every April 18 by offering sacrifices to Li Tian. During the Song Dynasty, the local people established a temple to worship Li Tian. "

http://www.fireworks.com/safety/fireworks-history.asp

"Fireworks probably originated in China(206 BC–AD 220) and produced the loud sound (known as "bian pao") that was intended to frighten evil spirits. In the Northern and Southern Dynasties (AD 420–581) the firecrackers were used not only to dispel evil but also to pray for happiness and prosperity.


An etching of the 'Royal Fireworks' display on the Thames in 1749.The discovery of gunpowder and the subsequent invention of true fireworks is also owed to the Chinese. Taoist monks played with the basic components of gunpowder to create fireworks in their spare time. Eventually, the art and science of firework making developed into an independent profession of its own. In ancient China, pyrotechnicians (firework-masters) were well-respected for their knowledge and skill to mount dazzling displays of light and sound. Some scholars say fireworks were developed in the Sui and Tang Dynasties (581–907), but others argue there were no fireworks until the Northern Song Dynasty (10th century).

Since then, any event—a birth, death, wedding, coronation, or New Year's Eve celebration—has become a fitting occasion for noisemakers."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireworks

Answer 2

A Chinese monk named Li Tian, who lived near the city of Liu Yang in Hunan Province, is credited with the invention of firecrackers about 1,000 years ago. The Chinese people celebrate the invention of the firecracker every April 18 by offering sacrifices to Li Tian. During the Song Dynasty, the local people established a temple to worship Li Tian. Aside from that, Fireworks originated in China some 2,000 years ago. The most prevalent legend has it that fireworks were discovered or invented by accident by a Chinese cook working in a field kitchen who happened to mix charcoal, sulphur and saltpeter (all commonly found in the kitchen in those days). The mixture burned and when compressed in an enclosure (a bamboo tube), the mixture exploded. Some sources say that the discovery of fireworks occurred about 2,000 years ago, and other sources place the discovery sometime during the 9th century during the Song dynasty (960-1279), although this could be confusion between the discovery of gunpowder by the cook and the invention of the firecracker.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Chinese alchemists discovered gunpowder in the 8th century A.D. while they were carrying out experiments to find the elixir of life. By the 10th century, gunpowder was being used in China to make fireworks, but we don't know the name of the person who first discovered this booming and brilliant use for gunpowder.

Answer 5

Chinese alchemists discovered gunpowder in the 8th century A.D. while they were carrying out experiments to find the elixir of life. By the 10th century, gunpowder was being used in China to make fireworks, but we don't know the name of the person who first discovered this booming and brilliant use for gunpowder


Sorry lazlouz20, just beat me to it

Answer 6

the chinese were the first ones to use fireworks. no one knows who invented it but he was chinese. the chinese used it for celebrations. i assume fireworkds were inventer about 2000 years ago

Answer 7

China

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Answer 9

the chinese people invented the fireworks

Answer 10

I agree with Lex, although I think that there is some debate about it being the Mongols first.