William David Coolidge

American physicist (1873–1975).

Born October 23rd, 1873 in Hudson.

Died February 3rd, 1975 at 101 years old in Schenectady.

Occupations
chemist, electrical engineer, inventor, physicist, university teacher

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson