About Ernő Winter
Lived 1897 – 1971 (aged 74). Ernő Winter was a Hungarian inventor.
Ernő Winter (15 March 1897 – 2 June 1971) was a Hungarian engineer who developed barium lamps. Working at Tungsram, Ernő Winter, along with others, co-developed tungsten technology for the production of more reliable and longer-lasting coiled-filament lamps.
In 1923 at Tungsram Ltd., a research laboratory was established for improving light sources, mainly electric bulbs. The head of that laboratory was Ignác Pfeifer (1867–1941), whose research staff included Ernő Winter, along with Tivadar Millner (1899–1988), Zoltán Bay (1900–1992), Imre Bródy (1891–1944), György Szigeti (1905–1978), and many others.
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Who was Ernő Winter?
Hungarian engineer
When was Ernő Winter born?
Ernő Winter was born on 15 March 1897 in Győr.
When did Ernő Winter die?
Ernő Winter died on 2 June 1971 in Budapest.
What was Ernő Winter's occupation?
Ernő Winter was an inventor.
What nationality was Ernő Winter?
Ernő Winter was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernő Winter. https://biography.guide/erno-winter/
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