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Eugene Polley

1915 – 2012

Engineer, inventor of remote control, 1915-2012

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About Eugene Polley

Lived 1915 – 2012 (aged 96). Eugene Polley was an American inventor.

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Important facts

Born

29 November 1915, Chicago

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 May 2012, Downers Grove

Occupation

Inventor

Nationality

United States

Education

City Colleges of Chicago, Armour Institute, Armour Institute of Technology

Employers

Zenith Electronics

Awards

Technology and Engineering Emmy Award; IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award; Technology & Engineering Emmy Award

Also known as

Eugene Joseph Polley, Eugene Anthony Palcnynski

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Eugene Polley's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Eugene Polley?

Engineer, inventor of remote control, 1915-2012

When was Eugene Polley born?

Eugene Polley was born on 29 November 1915 in Chicago.

When did Eugene Polley die?

Eugene Polley died on 20 May 2012 in Downers Grove.

What was Eugene Polley's occupation?

Eugene Polley was an inventor.

What nationality was Eugene Polley?

Eugene Polley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eugene Polley

· Wikidata: Q376196

· DBpedia: Eugene Polley

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