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Peter Cooper Hewitt
(1861-1921) american electrical engineer who invented the first mercury-vapor lamp.
Born November 13th, 1861 in New York City.
Died August 25th, 1921 at 59 years old in Paris.
Occupations
electrical engineer, engineer, inventor
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