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'''Philip Sporn''' (November 25, 1896 in [[Folotwin, Austria]] - January 23, 1978 in [[New York City]]) was an [[Austrians|Austrian]] [[electrical engineer]] known for his work as the president and chief executive officer of the [[American Gas and Electric Company]]. He received the [[IEEE Edison Medal]] for "contributions to the art of economical and dependable power generation and transmission". |
'''Philip Sporn''' (November 25, 1896 in [[Folotwin, Austria]] - January 23, 1978 in [[New York City]]) was an [[Austrians|Austrian]] [[electrical engineer]] known for his work as the president and chief executive officer of the [[American Gas and Electric Company]]. He received the [[IEEE Edison Medal]] for "contributions to the art of economical and dependable power generation and transmission".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ieeeghn.org/wiki/index.php/Philip_Sporn |title=Philip Sporn |author= |date= |work=IEEE Global History Network |publisher=IEEE |accessdate=25 July 2011}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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* [http://www.ieee.org/web/aboutus/history_center/biography/sporn.html Biography] |
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Revision as of 15:54, 25 July 2011
Philip Sporn | |
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| Born | November 25, 1896 |
| Died | January 23, 1978 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Awards | IEEE Edison Medal |
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| Fields | Electrical engineering |
Philip Sporn (November 25, 1896 in Folotwin, Austria - January 23, 1978 in New York City) was an Austrian electrical engineer known for his work as the president and chief executive officer of the American Gas and Electric Company. He received the IEEE Edison Medal for "contributions to the art of economical and dependable power generation and transmission".[1]
References
- ^ "Philip Sporn". IEEE Global History Network. IEEE. Retrieved 25 July 2011.