About James F. Fairman
Lived 1896 – 1967 (aged 71). James F. Fairman was a scientist.
James Ferdinand Fairman (April 8, 1896 – April 25, 1967) was an American electrical engineer who received the IEEE Edison Medal in 1959 for "outstanding performance in improving the design of large electric power systems; for far-sighted leadership in atomic power development; and for unremitting efforts to improve the engineering profession".
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Who was James F. Fairman?
American engineer (1896-1967)
When was James F. Fairman born?
James F. Fairman was born on 8 April 1896 in Big Rapids.
When did James F. Fairman die?
James F. Fairman died on 25 April 1967 in Birmingham.
What was James F. Fairman's occupation?
James F. Fairman was a scientist.
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