George Westinghouse II [Central Bridge (Estado de Nueva York, 1846 - Ciudad de Nueva York, 1914]. Ingeniero, inventor y empresario. Pionero, con Nikola Tesla, en la adopción de la corriente alterna en EE.UU. Creó y dirigió más de 60 empresas con 300 patentes, tanto en el campo de los ferrocarriles, como en la distribución de energía eléctrica.

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He was born George Westinghouse on October 6, 1846, in Central Bridge, NY, the son of a farm machinery manufacturer. After several years working in his father’s Schenectady WESTINGHOUSE, GEORGE. George Westinghouse (1846 – 1914) was an inventor who applied his talents to the railroad and electrical industries. He was a prolific inventor who obtained more than 400 patents during his career, best known for developing and promoting the alternating current power system as a substitute for direct current.. George Westinghouse was born in Central Bridge, New York, on George Westinghouse Jr. Engineering Pioneer & Businessman (1846 Schoharie, NY - 1914 New York, NY) George Westinghouse Jr. was one of the top innovators of his time, first as an inventor himself, and later guiding other inventors and the direction of Westinghouse Electric Company. Many of our member libraries are currently adjusting their services to the public. Check your home library website or social media sites for details about current services and offerings.

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Father. George Westinghouse (1846-1914) Mother. Marguerite Erskine Walker (1842-1914) Spouse. Evelyn Violet Brocklebank (1882-1943) Associated Houses. Solitude.

George Westinghouse Jr. (October 6, 1846 – March 12, 1914) was an American entrepreneur and engineer based in Pennsylvania who created the railway air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry, receiving his first patent at the age of 19.

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George Westinghouse III, of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Father. George Westinghouse (1846-1914) Mother. Marguerite Erskine Walker (1842-1914) Spouse.

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He is best known as the inventor of the Westinghouse railway air brake and founder of the Westinghouse Electric Company. He was born George Westinghouse on October 6, 1846, in Central Bridge, NY, the son of a farm machinery manufacturer. George Westinghouse lahir pada tahun 1846 di Central Bridge, New York, sebagai anak dari Emeline (Vedder) dan George Westinghouse Sr., seorang pemilik toko mesin. Nenek moyangnya berasal dari Westphalia (Jerman), dan awalnya pindah ke Inggris, sebelum kemudian kembali pindah ke Amerika Serikat.

People Projects Discussions Surnames George Westinghouse III (1883-1964) George Westinghouse III, of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Father. George Westinghouse (1846-1914) Mother.
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George Westinghouse, c. 1906 In 1867, Westinghouse met and soon married Marguerite Erskine Walker. They were married for 47 years, and had one son, George Westinghouse III, who had six children. The couple made their first home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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