About John Alfred Prestwich
Lived 1874 – 1952 (aged 77–78). John Alfred Prestwich was a British inventor, engineer and businessperson.
John Alfred Prestwich (1874 – 1952) was an English engineer and inventor. He founded JA Prestwich Industries Ltd in 1895 and was a pioneer in the early development of cinematography projectors and cameras. The company also manufactured famous JAP motorcycle engines.
He worked with S.Z. de Ferranti and later cinema pioneer William Friese-Greene.
He was awarded the Edward Longstreth Medal by the Franklin Institute in 1919.
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Who was John Alfred Prestwich?
English engineer and inventor (1874–1952)
When was John Alfred Prestwich born?
John Alfred Prestwich was born in 1874 in Kensington.
When did John Alfred Prestwich die?
John Alfred Prestwich died in 1952.
What was John Alfred Prestwich's occupation?
John Alfred Prestwich was an inventor, engineer and businessperson.
What nationality was John Alfred Prestwich?
John Alfred Prestwich was British.
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