About John Eyre Sloane
Lived 1886 – 1970 (aged 83). John Eyre Sloane was an inventor.
John Eyre Sloane (September 16, 1886 – July 17, 1970) was an American industrialist.
He was born in South Orange, New Jersey, to well-known scientist, inventor and author, Dr. T. O'Conor Sloane. He established one of the country's first airplane manufacturing plants in Long Island City, Queens, New York City in 1912.
Early life and education Sloane was born on September 16, 1886. He graduated from Columbia University in 1908.
Personal life and death He married Thomas Edison's daughter, Madeleine, and they had four sons, Thomas Edison Sloane, John Edison Sloane, Michael Edison Sloane and Peter Edison Sloane. He died in 1970. He was the younger brother of photographer T. O'Conor Sloane Jr.
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Who was John Eyre Sloane?
American industrialist (1886–1970)
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John Eyre Sloane was born on 16 September 1886 in South Orange.
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John Eyre Sloane died on 17 July 1970 in Easton.
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John Eyre Sloane was an inventor.
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