Walter Kidde
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Walter Kidde (/ˈkɪdə/; March 7, 1877 – February 9, 1943) was an American businessman. He was the owner of the Kidde company which manufactured fire extinguishers. His parents immigrated to the United States from Bohemia.[lower-alpha 1] Kidde graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1897.[2] He died of a heart attack in 1943 at the age of 65.
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Walter Kidde | |
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Born | (1877-03-07)March 7, 1877 |
Died | February 9, 1943(1943-02-09) (aged 65) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Stevens Institute of Technology[1] |
Known for | Fire extinguishers |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Fire suppression |
Institutions | Walter Kidde & Company |
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