About Leonard Atkinson
Lived 1910 – 1990 (aged 79). Leonard Atkinson was a British engineer.
Major General Sir Leonard Henry Atkinson, (4 December 1910 – 17 May 1990) was a British engineer and senior British Army officer. He served as Director of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and therefore head of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, from 1963 to 1966. In retirement, he served on the board of a number of engineering companies, and was Master of the Worshipful Company of Turners (1987–1988).
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Who was Leonard Atkinson?
British engineer and British Army general
When was Leonard Atkinson born?
Leonard Atkinson was born on 4 December 1910.
When did Leonard Atkinson die?
Leonard Atkinson died on 17 May 1990.
What was Leonard Atkinson's occupation?
Leonard Atkinson was an engineer.
What nationality was Leonard Atkinson?
Leonard Atkinson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard Atkinson. https://biography.guide/leonard-atkinson/
MLA: "Leonard Atkinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leonard-atkinson/.
Chicago: "Leonard Atkinson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leonard-atkinson/.
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