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Elihu Thomson

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American inventor (1853-1937)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1853 to 1937 · aged 83
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Elihu Thomson 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.

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Photos 1

Awards 10

2006National Inventors Hall of Fame
1927Faraday Medal
1925Franklin Medal
1916John Fritz Medal
1916Hughes Medal
1912Elliott Cresson Medal
1909Edison Medal
1901Rumford Prize
1889John Scott Award
Legion of Honour

Connected to Elihu 6

Oliver LodgeAlso won Faraday MedalWalter H. SchottkyAlso won Hughes MedalGeorge WaldAlso won Rumford PrizeHilary KoprowskiAlso won John Scott AwardLucius D. ClayAlso won John Fritz MedalLouis LumièreAlso won Elliott Cresson Medal

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1853 to 1937 · aged 83
Written about in
25 languages

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