William Petrie (electrical engineer)
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William Petrie (1821–1908) was an English electrical engineer, known for the development of the arc lamp.
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William Petrie | |
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Born | (1821-01-21)21 January 1821 |
Died | 16 March 1908(1908-03-16) (aged 87) |
Education | South African College |
Spouse | Anne Flinders |
Children | William Matthew Flinders Petrie |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Electrical engineer |
Institutions | Johnson, Matthey & Co. |
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