About Wilhelm Emil Fein
Lived 1842 – 1898 (aged 56). Wilhelm Emil Fein was an entrepreneur, inventor and electrical engineer.
Wilhelm Emil Fein (16 January 1842 – 6 October 1898) was a German inventor. He invented the worldwide first portable telephone and the worldwide first portable electric drill (1895).
Life
In 1867, he and his brother Carl founded their own company. Amongst other inventions, he invented an electric motor for machine tools.
Works by Fein
Elektrische Apparate, Maschinen und Einrichtungen
Awards 1891: Württembergische Staatsmedaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilhelm Emil Fein?
German inventor (1842-1898)
When was Wilhelm Emil Fein born?
Wilhelm Emil Fein was born on 16 January 1842 in Ludwigsburg.
When did Wilhelm Emil Fein die?
Wilhelm Emil Fein died on 6 October 1898 in Stuttgart.
What was Wilhelm Emil Fein's occupation?
Wilhelm Emil Fein was an entrepreneur, inventor and electrical engineer.
What nationality was Wilhelm Emil Fein?
Wilhelm Emil Fein's recorded nationality: German Reich, Kingdom of Württemberg.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Wilhelm Emil Fein
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