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Encyclopedia > Peter Hewitt

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Peter Cooper Hewitt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (247 words)
Peter Cooper Hewitt (May 5, 1861 - August 25, 1921) was an American electrical engineer, who demonstrated the mercury-vapor lamp for which he deposited a patent.
In 1902 Hewitt developed the first mercury arc rectifier, which was an efficient way of converting alternating current power to direct current for use in electric railways, industry, and HVDC power transmission.
Hewitt was the grandson of industrialist Peter Cooper and the son of New York City Mayor Abram Hewitt.
Peter Cooper Hewitt (1126 words)
Peter Cooper Hewitt bears a family name that has been famous in the business, public and philanthropic life of the country for three generations.
Peter Cooper Hewitt was born on March 5th 1861 and died on August 25th 1921 at the age of 60 years.
Hewitt then went on to serve on the first board of governors in 1910 for the newly formed Inventor’s Guild.
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