Profession: Entrepreneur and Engineer
Nationality:
American
Biography: He invented the railway air brake, implemented the American electricity system and a pioneer of the electrical industry.
Born: October 6, 1846
Birthplace: Central Bridge, New York, USA
Star Sign: Libra
Married Life
- 1867-08-08 Engineer George Westinghouse (20) weds Marguerite Erskine Walker in Brooklyn, New York
Historical Events
- 1869-04-13 Steam power brake patented (George Westinghouse)
- 1872-03-05 George Westinghouse Jr patents triple air brake for trains
Quotes by George Westinghouse
- "If someday they say of me that in my work I have contributed something to the welfare and happiness of my fellow man, I shall be satisfied." - Work
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