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George Westinghouse

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George Westinghouse

American inventor and businessman (1846–1914)

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About George Westinghouse

George Westinghouse Jr. was a prolific American inventor, engineer, and entrepreneurial industrialist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his creation of the railway air brake and for being a pioneer in the development and use of alternating current (AC) electrical power distribution. During his career, he received 360 patents for his inventions and established 61 companies, many of which still exist today.

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entrepreneur, inventor

Citizenship

United States

Born

October 6, 1846

Died

March 12, 1914

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