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Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler

1856 – 1920

Nephew of Dietrich Schindler and great-grandson of Samuel Schindler, was an Austrian entrepreneur and inventor

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About Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler

Lived 1856 – 1920 (aged 63–64). Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler was an Austrian inventor and entrepreneur.

Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler (June 1, 1856 – November 19, 1920) was a Swiss-Austrian pioneer of electrical engineering. He is notable for building Austria's first electric generator, introducing a fully electric kitchen at the 1893 Chicago World Fair, and patenting an early form of the electronic cigarette lighter.

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Important facts

Born
1856, Mollis
Birth century
19th century
Died
1920, Kennelbach
Occupation
Inventor, entrepreneur
Nationality
Austria

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler?

Nephew of Dietrich Schindler and great-grandson of Samuel Schindler, was an Austrian entrepreneur and inventor

When was Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler born?

Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler was born in 1856 in Mollis.

When did Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler die?

Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler died in 1920 in Kennelbach.

What was Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler's occupation?

Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler was an inventor and entrepreneur.

What nationality was Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler?

Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler

· Wikidata: Q88976

· DBpedia: Friedrich Wilhelm Schindler

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