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Lee de Forest

American inventor (1873–1961)

Lee de Forest was born on August 26, 1873 in Council Bluffs, United States and died on June 30, 1961, aged 87.

Born

August 26, 1873

Lee de Forest died aged 87.

Died: June 30, 1961

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Birthplace
Council Bluffs, United States
Professions
engineer, radio technician, technician, film producer, film director, inventor, physicist, electrical engineer
Citizenship
United States

More about Lee de Forest

Zodiac sign
Virgo

Family

Spouse
Marie Mosquini
Spouse
Nora Stanton Blatch Barney

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Questions people ask

How old was Lee de Forest when they died?

Lee de Forest died aged 87.

When is Lee de Forest’s birthday?

Lee de Forest’s recorded birthday is August 26.

Where was Lee de Forest born?

Lee de Forest was born in Council Bluffs, United States.

When did Lee de Forest die?

Lee de Forest died on June 30, 1961.