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Kálmán Kandó

Hungarian engineer and inventor of phase converter (1869-1931) · Hungary · On the map · Scientists · Died at 61

Kálmán Kandó de Egerfarmos et Sztregova was a Hungarian engineer, the inventor of phase converter and a pioneer in the development of AC electric railway traction.

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Awards

Hungarian Heritage Award2001
Corvin Wreath1930

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Country
Hungary
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1931 · aged 61