About Warren Marrison
Lived 1896 – 1980 (aged 83). Warren Marrison was an American inventor and engineer, known for Quartz clock.
Early life and education Marrison was born in Inverary, Frontenac county, Ontario. his studies were interrupted by World War I when he served in the Royal Flying Corps as a radio technician. A submultiple controlled frequency generator then divided this down to a usable, regular pulse that drove a synchronous motor.
Legacy and awards The invention would lead AT&T, the subsequent owners of Bell Labs, to develop a timepiece division called Frequency Control Products. This would eventually become the company Vectron International. In 1955 the Clockmakers Company awarded him the Tompion Medal.
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Who was Warren Marrison?
American engineer (1896–1980)
When was Warren Marrison born?
Warren Marrison was born on 21 May 1896 in Inverary.
When did Warren Marrison die?
Warren Marrison died on 27 March 1980.
What was Warren Marrison's occupation?
Warren Marrison was an inventor and engineer.
What was Warren Marrison known for?
Warren Marrison was known for Quartz clock.
What nationality was Warren Marrison?
Warren Marrison was American.
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