Sir William Preece

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engineers
gptkb:Inventor
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Institution_of_Electrical_Engineers
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_College_London
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Guglielmo_Marconi
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Knight_Commander_of_the_Order_of_the_Bath
gptkbp:birth_date 1834-10-15
gptkbp:contribution Wireless telegraphy
Development of the electric telegraph
Public service in telecommunications
gptkbp:death_date 1913-06-05
gptkbp:education Engineering degree
gptkbp:field Electrical Engineering
gptkbp:field_of_study Telecommunication systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir William Preece
gptkbp:influence Modern communication systems
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Telecommunications
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Michael_Faraday
gptkbp:invention gptkb:Preece's_telegraph_system
Improvements in telegraphy
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Telecommunications
gptkbp:legacy Pioneering work in telecommunications
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_work Development of the telephone system
gptkbp:occupation Telecommunications engineer
gptkbp:position_held Chief Engineer of the Post Office
gptkbp:project Research in electrical engineering
Innovations in communication technology
Development of wireless communication
Advancements in radio technology
Collaboration with other engineers
Promotion of engineering education
Research in electromagnetic waves
Telegraphy innovations
Research in fiber optics
Advancements in broadband technology
Advancements in data transmission technology
Development of communication protocols
Development of telecommunication standards
Development of communication satellites
Development of telecommunication devices
Development of mobile communication systems
Development of telecommunication networks
Improvement of postal services
Research in optical communication
Research in wireless networks
Advancements in telecommunication infrastructure
Advancements in telecommunication policy
Advancements in telecommunication research.
Advancements in telecommunication security
Advocacy for public telecommunication access
Consultation for telecommunication policies
Development of global communication systems
Enhancements in communication reliability
Expansion of the British telegraph network
Innovations in signal transmission
Research in quantum communication
Research in satellite communication
Collaboration with government on telecommunication regulations
Research in next-generation communication technology
Promotion of international telecommunication standards
Public demonstrations of telecommunication technology
gptkbp:residence gptkb:London
gptkbp:spouse Mary Preece
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marconi_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5