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Charles Proteus Steinmetz
Charles Proteus Steinmetz

Charles Proteus Steinmetz, born on April 9, 1865, in Germany, and died on October 26, 1923, in the United States, was a prominent mathematician, electrical engineer, and inventor during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made significant contributions to the fields of electrical system analysis, motor design, and electrical engineering, often referred to as the 'Edison of the electrical field'. more

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