Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:War_of_Currents
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
technological rivalry
|
| gptkbp:endDate |
1890s
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
economic interests
public perception of safety |
| gptkbp:legacy |
establishment of AC as standard for power distribution
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
electrocution of animals
public demonstrations of electric safety |
| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:George_Westinghouse
gptkb:Nikola_Tesla gptkb:Thomas_Edison |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Edison_Electric_Light_Company
gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Corporation electric power transmission |
| gptkbp:result |
widespread adoption of alternating current
|
| gptkbp:startDate |
1880s
|
| gptkbp:subject |
alternating current
direct current |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:War_of_Currents
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Currents
|