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R. E. B. Crompton

R. E. B. Crompton — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min

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R. E. B. Crompton is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Rookes Evelyn Bell Crompton, CB, FRS (31 May 1845 – 15 February 1940) was an English electrical engineer, industrialist and inventor. He was a pioneer of electric lighting and public electricity supply systems. The company he formed, Crompton & Co., was one of the world's first large-scale manufacturers of electrical equipment. He was also an early campaigner for an international standard for electrical systems. He was involved with both the practical and academic sides of his discipline, being a founder member of the International Electrotechnical Commission and twice president of the Institution of Electrical Engineers. He was a fellow of the Royal Society and a founder member of the Royal Automobile Club.

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Coordinates
51.5019, -0.1887
Address
18 Thackeray Street, London

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Where is R. E. B. Crompton?
R. E. B. Crompton is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5019°, -0.1887°.