Statements (110)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:Inventor |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
safety in electrical systems
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Thomas_Edison
|
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Edison_Medal
|
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Rising_Sun
gptkb:the_Franklin_Medal gptkb:the_Medal_of_Honor |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Edison_Medal
|
| gptkbp:born |
October 6, 1846
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Central_Bridge,_New_York
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:George_Westinghouse_Jr.
three |
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Nikola_Tesla
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| gptkbp:competed_in |
gptkb:Thomas_Edison
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
railroad industry
the development of the railway air brake |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
alternating current (AC) electrical systems
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| gptkbp:died |
March 12, 1914
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Union_College
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:the_Westinghouse_Air_Brake_Company
|
| gptkbp:expansion |
the use of electricity in homes
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Corporation
the Westinghouse Memorial Fund |
| gptkbp:honors |
gptkb:Westinghouse_Memorial
gptkb:Westinghouse_High_School gptkb:Westinghouse_Bridge gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Corporation's_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:Westinghouse_Park |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
George Westinghouse
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:public_transportation
gptkb:smart_grid_technology engineering education industrial automation power distribution sustainable energy practices electrical safety standards energy sector AC power systems public utilities renewable energy technologies energy efficiency standards modern electrical engineering innovation in engineering energy policy development electrical infrastructure safety in engineering practices business practices in engineering advancements in electrical technology development of electrical standards electrical engineering ethics electrical engineering research. global electrical systems |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Nikola_Tesla
the electrical industry the design of modern electrical grids |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
the field of electrical engineering
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
future generations of engineers
|
| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:Transformers
gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation over 300 air brake high-voltage transmission system induction motor the rotary engine |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:the_American_Society_of_Mechanical_Engineers
gptkb:the_American_Institute_of_Electrical_Engineers the National Academy of Engineering |
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
scientific research and development
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the standardization of electrical systems
|
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
Margaret Emily Muir
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
his contributions to industrial technology
his role in the development of the electric chair his contributions to public safety in electrical systems |
| gptkbp:key_player |
the establishment of the electric utility industry
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
alternating current
AC power system |
| gptkbp:leadership |
the development of electric motors
the development of electric lighting systems |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Company
|
| gptkbp:mentor |
many young engineers
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Wizard of Electrical Engineering
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
the War of Currents
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
supporting education and engineering initiatives
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Westinghouse_Air_Brake_Company
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
the use of AC for power transmission
|
| gptkbp:received |
the Edison Medal
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Margaret Emily Muir
|
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
the establishment of the electrical engineering profession
the development of the first electric locomotive the electrification of the United States |
| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
the development of electric power generation
the use of electrical signaling in railroads the use of transformers |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
the use of electricity in manufacturing.
the use of hydroelectric power the use of alternating current for long-distance transmission |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:the_1893_World's_Columbian_Exposition
the development of the first electric streetcar the establishment of the first AC power transmission line the development of the first commercial AC power plant |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
his business acumen
his innovative spirit his commitment to innovation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Nikola_Tesla
gptkb:Edison_National_Historic_Park |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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