Family Father
Frank J. Sprague
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q7342659 · wikidata
SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™
Robert C. Sprague
1900-08-02 – 1991-09-27
Life & Legacy
Robert C. Sprague (August 2, 1900 – September 27, 1991) was an inventor and business executive. He founded Sprague Electric, originally Sprague Specialties Company, Quincy, Massachusetts in 1926, and served as president from 1926-1953 and chief executive from 1953-1971. He invented the tone control for radio and the paper capacitor that launched his business.
Sprague was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to serve as Undersecretary to the Air Force in 1953. He first accepted, then declined the position, due to financial difficulties.
Occupation & Career
inventor
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Naval Postgraduate School; Hotchkiss School; United States Naval Academy
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
National Academy of Engineering
Education & Institutions
Hotchkiss School · Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Naval Postgraduate School · United States Naval Academy
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Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q7342659 — wikidata View source
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