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John Stone Stone

1869-09-24 – 1943-05-20

Portrait of John Stone Stone
The National cyclopedia of American biography pictureCredit: J. D. Redding

Life & Legacy

John Stone Stone (September 24, 1869 – May 20, 1943) was an American mathematician, physicist and inventor. He initially worked in telephone research, followed by influential work developing early radio technology, where he was especially known for improvements in tuning. Despite his often advanced designs, the Stone Telegraph and Telephone Company failed in 1908, and he spent the remainder of his career as an engineering consultant.

Occupation & Career

inventor, engineer

Education

Johns Hopkins University; Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science; Columbia University; Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

IEEE Medal of Honor; Edward Longstreth Medal

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Edward Longstreth Medal · IEEE Medal of Honor

Employer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Organizations & Memberships

American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Education & Institutions

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School · Columbia University · Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science · Johns Hopkins University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q932344 — wikidata View source

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