George Westinghouse
Also known as George Westinghouse Jr.
entrepreneur américain
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George Westinghouse was an American inventor and businessman who lived from 1846 to 1914 and made significant contributions to industrial technology. While specific details of his achievements aren't provided here, his prominence in American innovation history makes him an important figure in the development of modern industry.
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- Born
- 1846
- Died
- 1914,
- Works
- 5
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- George Westinghouse on monopoly, competition and standardization
- The electrification of railways
- Electricity in the development of the South
- Broadening the field of the marine steam turbine
- Science And Civilization - Vol I
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George Westinghouse, né le 6 octobre 1846 à Central Bridge dans l'État de New York et mort le 12 mars 1914 à New York, est un ingénieur et entrepreneur américain, principalement connu de nos jours pour la société de matériel électrique qui porte son nom. Ami de Nikola Tesla, et l'un des principaux concurrents de Thomas Edison lors des débuts de l'électricité aux États-Unis, il est également reconnu pour ses contributions dans les domaines du chemin de fer et du téléphone.
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