George Westinghouse Net Worth

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George Westinghouse was an American engineer and entrepreneur who had a net worth of $65 million. He was born in 1846 and is best known for inventing air brakes for trains and developing AC electrical power. His inventions were used in some of the early electrical chairs in prisons. Westinghouse's net worth was largely due to his successful business ventures and inventions.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	October 6, 1846
Birth Place	NY
Age	173 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Libra

💰 Net worth: $65 million (2024)

About

American entrepreneur and engineer who invented air brakes for trains. His development of AC electrical power was used in some of the early electrical chairs in prison.

Before Fame

He started inventing at an early age, beginning with the rotary steam engine at age nineteen.

Trivia

The system of AC electrical power that Tesla developed and he perfected, ended up winning over Edison's direct current system making him one of Edison's biggest rivals.

Family Life

He had three brothers named Henry, Albert and John.

Associated With

He was one of Thomas Edison's main rivals for innovations.

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