Lee de Forest
American inventor (1873–1961)
1873 — 1961
Quick Facts
Profession
American inventor (1873–1961)
Born
August 26, 1873
Died
1961 (age ~88)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
engineer, physicist, inventor
United StatesBorn in Council BluffsDied in Hollywood
1873
Born in Council Bluffs (1873-08-26)
1922
AwardIEEE Medal of Honor
1923
AwardElliott Cresson Medal
1929
AwardJohn Scott Award
1946
AwardEdison Medal
1960
AwardAcademy Honorary Award
About
Lee de Forest was an American inventor, electrical engineer, and early pioneer in electronics of fundamental importance. He invented the first practical electronic amplifier, the three-element "Audion" triode vacuum tube in 1908. This helped start the Electronic Age, and enabled the development of the electronic oscillator. These made radio broadcasting and long-distance telephone lines possible, and led to the development of talking motion pictures, among countless other applications.
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Who is Lee de Forest?+
Lee de Forest was an American inventor, electrical engineer, and early pioneer in electronics of fundamental importance. He invented the first practical electronic amplifier, the three-element "Audion" triode vacuum tube in 1908. This helped start the Electronic Age, and enabled the development of t
What does the name Lee mean?+
The name Lee means "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is of English origin.
When was Lee de Forest born?+
Lee de Forest was born on August 26, 1873.
When did Lee de Forest die?+
Lee de Forest died in 1961, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.
The name Lee is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Lee — August 26, 1873
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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