About Philip Torchio
Lived 1868 – 1942 (aged 73). Philip Torchio was an American and Italian engineer.
Philip Torchio (August 2, 1868, in Vercana, Como, Italy – January 14, 1942, in Bronxville, New York, U.S.) was an Italian electrical engineer known for his work at the Edison Electric Company and his many inventions in the transmission and distribution of electric energy. He received the IEEE Edison Medal for "distinguished contributions to the art of central station engineering and for achievement in the production, distribution and utilization of electrical energy".
Torchio was the mayor of Bronxville, New York from 1929 to 1931. In 1938, having reached the 70-year age limit, he retired as Vice President of Consolidated Edison.
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Who was Philip Torchio?
Italian electrical engineer (1868–1942)
When was Philip Torchio born?
Philip Torchio was born on 2 August 1868 in Vercana.
When did Philip Torchio die?
Philip Torchio died on 14 January 1942 in Bronxville.
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Philip Torchio was an engineer.
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Philip Torchio was American and Italian.
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