Frank J. Sprague avatar
  1. Famous Birthdays
  2. Inventor
  3. Frank J. Sprague

Frank J. Sprague (Inventor) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

Inventor
love 162,658 FANS LOVE
Frank J. Sprague Fast Facts
Birthday
*** ,1857
Birthplace
Death day
October 25, 1934 (77 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Leo
✡  Astrology Birth Chart of Frank J. Sprague
🎉 Countdown to Frank J. Sprague's birthday 🎂
  • -- Days
  • -- Hours
  • -- Minutes
  • -- Seconds
Celebrities born on July 25
Born in 1857
Born in Milford, Connecticut
Leo named Frank
Inventors from Connecticut
Inventors born in United States
77 years old celebrities
First name Frank
Frank J. Sprague
Frank Julian Sprague was an American naval officer and inventor who helped develop electric motors, electric railways, and electric elevators. Its contributions are particularly important in promoting urban development by increasing the size of cities that are reasonably achievable and allowing greater concentration of business in commercial districts. He is known as the "father of electric traction". Gifted in science and mathematics, Sprague was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1874. He tirelessly pursued electrical research after graduating in 1878 and two years at sea
BornJuly 25, 1857, Milford, Connecticut
DiedOctober 25, 1934
ResidenceUnited States
NationalityAmerican
FieldsElectrical engineering
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
Known forElectric Motor
Notable awardsElliott Cresson Medal (1903), IEEE Edison Medal (1910), Franklin Medal (1921), John Fritz Medal (Posthumous, 1935)

About Frank J. Sprague

Inventor Frank J. Sprague was born in Milford, Connecticut, United States on July 25, 1857. He dies at the age of 77, on October 25, 1934.

The first electric motors, electric railroads, and elevators were invented by an American naval officer and inventor. His inventions significantly aided in the expansion of cities and the promotion of urban development.

All information about Frank J. Sprague can be found in this post. It will clarify Frank J. Sprague's info: biography, net worth, career, talent, spouse and breakup of Frank J. Sprague...

Frank J. Sprague before becoming famous

Frank J. Sprague was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1857 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Serpent (蛇).

He gained an interest in power plants during his time in the Navy, and after the military, he temporarily worked for Inventor Thomas Edison before developing his own electric motor.

Achievement of Frank J. Sprague

Within a few years, his urban rail networks had superseded horse-drawn carts in cities, and he had devised the concept of 'express' elevators that ran nonstop to higher floors.

Frank J. Sprague's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in the Connecticut town of Milford.

Frank J. Sprague Collabed with

Until the two companies united, Entrepreneur Elisha Otis' elevator company was a competitor of his.

Elisha Otis (1811 - 1861) (Entrepreneur)
Elisha Otis (1811 - 1861)

Entrepreneur

Frank J. Sprague Income & Net worth

Frank J. Sprague's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: an inventor. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Frank J. Sprague.

Frank J. Sprague Height and Weight

How tall is Frank J. Sprague? Information about Frank J. Sprague height in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by AllFamous.org. Or you can contact us to let us know how tall of Frank J. Sprague.

People also ask about Frank J. Sprague

What is Frank J. Sprague's real name?

When is Frank J. Sprague's birthday?

When did Frank J. Sprague die?

At what age did Frank J. Sprague die?

Where is Frank J. Sprague from?

When was Frank J. Sprague born?

Reference: Wikipedia, Tiktok, Youtube, Instagram and Twitter.

Latest information about Frank J. Sprague updated on March 17 2023.