Frank J. Sprague Net Worth

Frank J. Sprague was an American naval officer and inventor born on July 25, 1857 in Milford, CT. He is best known for his pioneering work in the development of electrical motors, electric railways, and elevators, which revolutionized urban development and allowed cities to expand in size. His inventions had a lasting impact on the modern world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 25, 1857
Birth Place Milford, CT
Age 162 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 25, 1934 (age 77)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

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About

American naval officer and Inventor who developed the first electrical motors, electric railways, and elevators. His inventions greatly helped expand the size of cities and promoted urban development.

Before Fame

Developing an interest in power plants from his days in the Navy, he briefly worked under Thomas Edison after the military, and developed his own electric motor.

Trivia

His urban rail systems supplanted horse-drawn carts in cities within years, and he came up with the idea of 'express' elevators that went nonstop to higher floors.

Family Life

He was born in Milford, Connecticut.

Associated With

Elisha Otis's elevator company was initially a competitor of his, until the two businesses merged.