Philip Diehl
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1847 – 1913
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Who was Philip Diehl?
Philip H. Diehl was a German-American mechanical engineer and inventor who held several U.S. patents, including electric incandescent lamps, electric motors for sewing machines and other uses, and ceiling fans. Diehl was a contemporary of Thomas Edison and his inventions caused Edison to reduce the price of his incandescent bulb.
He occasionally spelled his first name 'Phillip'.
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- Born
- Jan 29, 1847
Flörsheim-Dalsheim - Spouses
- Nationality
- Germany
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 7, 1913
Elizabeth
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on July 23, 2013
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