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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

Life is hard. After all, it kills you. Katharine Hepburn