Frank J. Sprague

About Frank J. Sprague

Birth Day: July 25, 1857
Birth Place: Milford, CT

Frank J. Sprague

Frank J. Sprague was born on July 25, 1857 in Milford, CT. American naval officer and inventor who developed the first electrical motors, electric railways, and elevators. His inventions greatly helped expand the size of cities and promoted urban development.
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As per our current Database, Frank J. Sprague has been died on Oct 25, 1934 (age 77).

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Popular As Frank J. Sprague
Occupation Inventor
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born July 25, 1857 (Milford, CT)
Birthday July 25
Town/City Milford, CT
Nationality CT

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Frank J. Sprague’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Frank J. Sprague was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

American naval officer and Inventor who developed the first electrical motors, electric railways, and elevators. His inventions greatly helped expand the size of cities and promoted urban development.

Before Fame

Developing an interest in power plants from his days in the Navy, he briefly worked under Thomas Edison after the military, and developed his own electric motor.

Trivia

His urban rail systems supplanted horse-drawn carts in cities within years, and he came up with the idea of 'express' elevators that went nonstop to higher floors.

Family Life

He was born in Milford, Connecticut.

Associated With

Elisha Otis's elevator company was initially a competitor of his, until the two businesses merged.

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