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- NAME: George Westinghouse
- OCCUPATION: Inventor, Scientist
- BIRTH DATE: October 06, 1846
- DEATH DATE: March 12, 1914
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Central Bridge, New York
- PLACE OF DEATH: New York, New York
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George Westinghouse is best known for his inventions and the development of his company, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing.
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George Westinghouse was born October 6, 1846 in Central Bridge, New York. After serving in the Union Army and Navy, Westinghouse patented several devices, particularly for railroads. He would eventually start the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company to improve AC power generators.© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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