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Elihu Thomson

1853-03-29 – 1937-03-13

Portrait of Elihu Thomson
Portrait of Elihu Thomson, apparently about 27 years old, since born 1853, making this photo at about 1880.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Elihu Thomson (March 29, 1853 – March 13, 1937) was an English-American engineer and inventor who was instrumental in the founding of major electrical companies in the United States, the United Kingdom and France.

Occupation & Career

engineer, inventor, chemist, businessperson

Education

Yale University; Harvard University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Edison Medal; Elliott Cresson Medal; John Fritz Medal; Hughes Medal; Faraday Medal; Rumford Prize; National Inventors Hall of Fame; Legion of Honour; Franklin Medal; John Scott Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Edison Medal · Elliott Cresson Medal · Faraday Medal · Franklin Medal · Hughes Medal · John Fritz Medal · John Scott Award · Legion of Honour · National Inventors Hall of Fame · Rumford Prize

Employer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Organizations & Memberships

American Academy of Arts and Sciences · American Philosophical Society · American Physical Society · National Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

Harvard University · Yale University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q559794 — wikidata View source

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