B.D.F Philips (1830 - 1900)

Field(s) of interest: Electronics | scientific instruments
Gender: male

Born: Zaltbommel, 01-21-1830
Died: Zaltbommel, 12-06-1900

Biography:
Together with his son Gerard Philips he founded the company in electronics 'Philips' in 1891. Known for lighting, the company Philips also made (and still makes) scientific and medical instruments. Frederik Philips was a cousin of Karl Marx.

Collection: Museum Boerhaave Leiden (several instruments).

Occupations:
instrument maker: >1891 (Eindhoven)

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