About Walter Robb
Lived 1928 – 2020 (aged 91). Walter Robb was an American chemical engineer and engineer.
Walter Lee Robb (April 25, 1928 – March 23, 2020) was an American engineer, business executive, and philanthropist. In 2000, he was elected to the American Philosophical Society.
Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in April 1928, he was a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 1993. He was a Research & Development (R&D) executive for General Electric. He owned a few local sports teams, purchasing the minor-league hockey franchise of the Albany River Rats in 1998.
Robb died from COVID-19 at a hospital in Schenectady, New York, on March 23, 2020, at the age of 91.
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Who was Walter Robb?
American engineer (1928-2020)
When was Walter Robb born?
Walter Robb was born on 25 April 1928 in Bloomfield.
When did Walter Robb die?
Walter Robb died on 23 March 2020 in Schenectady, Capital District.
What was Walter Robb's occupation?
Walter Robb was a chemical engineer and engineer.
What nationality was Walter Robb?
Walter Robb was American.
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· DBpedia: Walter Robb (engineer)
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