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William Le Roy Emmet

American engineer (1859-1941) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 82

William Le Roy Emmet was an electrical engineer who made major contributions to alternating current power systems including the design of large rotary converters.

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1941Died26 September 19411930ASME MedalAward1920Elliott Cresson MedalAward1919Edison MedalAward1859Born10 July 1859

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ASME Medal1930
Elliott Cresson Medal1920
Edison Medal1919

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United States
Category
Scientists
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Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1859 to 1941 · aged 82