Gerard Leonard Frederik Philips (1858 - 1942)

Field(s) of interest: scientific instruments
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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