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'''George Westinghouse''' (1846-1914) was an [[American]] engineer and inventor. He invented the first air brake, widely used on [[railroad]]s, in 1869, having previously served in the Union army during the [[Civil War]]. He also made great innovations in the field of electrical supply.
'''George Westinghouse''' (1846-1914) was an [[American]] engineer and inventor. He invented the first air brake, widely used on [[railroad]]s, in 1869, having previously served in the Union army during the [[Civil War]]. He also made great innovations in the field of electrical supply.
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