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Sam B. Williams

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American inventor

United StatesScientistsLived 1921 to 2009 · aged 88
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Sam Barlow Williams was an American inventor and founder of Williams International. He was best known for his development of the small fan-jet engine, and received several prestigious awards for innovation in this field of aviation.

Awards 3

2003National Inventors Hall of Fame
1998National Aviation Hall of Fame
1995National Medal of Technology and Innovation

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2009 · aged 88
Written about in
6 languages

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