Robert C. Sprague (inventor)
(1900-1991)
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Robert C. Sprague (August 2, 1900 – September 27, 1991) was the son of Frank J. Sprague and Harriet Sprague. Sprague founded Sprague Electric (originally Sprague Specialties Company), Quincy, MA in 1926, and served as president from 1926-1953 and chief executive from 1953-1971. He invented the tone control for radio and the paper capacitor that launched his business.
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2 August 1900 New York, New York
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27 September 1991 (aged 91) Williamstown, Massachusetts
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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