Gerard Leonard Frederik Philips (1858 - 1942)
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Gender: male
Born: Zaltbommel, 09-10-1858
Died: Den Haag, 25-01-1942
Biography:
Together with his father Frederik 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.
Collection: Museum Boerhaave Leiden (several instruments).
Occupations:
instrument maker: >1891 (Eindhoven)
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