Obituary of George Westinghouse

George Westinghouse

George Westinghouse Jr. (born October 6, 1846 in Central Bridge, New York) was an entrepreneur and inventor who was best known for creating the railway air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry. He founded the American corporation titled "Westinghouse Electric Corporation" in 188. George died on March 12, 1914 and his death was because of cardiovascular disease. He died at age 67.

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George Westinghouse Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Westinghouse, George
Common Name: George Westinghouse
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Central Bridge, New York, United States
Birth Date: October 06, 1846
Age: 67 (at death)
Occupations:
- Entrepreneur
- Inventor

Religion: Presbyterian
Net Worth: $1.2 billion
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Snickers
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

George's Family Tree

Birth Name: George Westinghouse Jr.
Father: George Westinghouse Sr.
Mother: Emeline Westinghouse (née Vedder, 1810-1895)
Spouse/Partner:

Marguerite Erskine Walker (married 1867-1914, his death)

Son(s):

George Westinghouse III (1883-1963)

Death Notice:

Date: March 12 1914 at age 67
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Cardiovascular disease
Interment: Buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, United States

Category Tags:

Entrepreneur Inventor American Born on October 6th Born in 1846 Born in New York Died in 1914 Died at age 67 Died from Cardiovascular disease

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