Francis B. Crocker
Francis Bacon Crocker ( 1861 - 1921 ) was an American electrical engineer.
He studied at the School of Mines of Columbia University until 1882 and received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering.
In 1883 he founded the Curtis & Crocker company with Charles G. Curtis to build electric motors.
In 1888 he founded the company Crocker & Wheeler with Schuyler S. Wheeler .
He was committed to the standardization of electrical systems and equipment.
In 1920 he helped Peter Cooper-Hewitt with his helicopter.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Crocker, Francis B. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Crocker, Francis Bacon (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American electrical engineer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1861 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1921 |