John J. Carty
John Joseph Carty (April 14, 1861 – December 27, 1932) was an American electrical engineer and a major contributor to the development of telephone wires and related technology. He was a recipient of the Edison Medal. As Chief Engineer of AT&T, he was instrumental in the development of the first transcontinental telephone line. Carty was president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers from 1915 to 1916.
John J. Carty | |
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| Born | April 14, 1861 |
| Died | December 27, 1932 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | American |
| Awards | Edward Longstreth Medal (1905) Franklin Medal (1916) IEEE Edison Medal (1917) John Fritz Medal (1928) |
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| Fields | Electrical engineering |
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He died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on December 27, 1932.
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