Bradley A. Fiske
United States Navy admiral (1854–1942)
Biography
Rear Admiral Bradley Allen Fiske (June 13, 1854 – April 6, 1942) was an officer in the United States Navy who was noted as a technical innovator. During his long career, Fiske invented more than a hundred and thirty electrical and mechanical devices, with both naval and civilian uses, and wrote extensively on technical and professional issues; The New Yorker called him "one of the notable naval inventors of all time." One of the earliest to understand the revolutionary possibilities of naval aviation, he wrote a number of books of important effect in gaining a wider understanding of the modern Navy by the public. For inventing the rangefinder, he was awarded the Elliott Cresson Medal of The Franklin Institute in 1891.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Josephine Harper
Awards & honours (1)
- Elliott Cresson Medal
Quick answers about Bradley A. Fiske
- How old was Bradley A. Fiske?
- Bradley A. Fiske died on April 6, 1942 at the age of 87.
- When is Bradley A. Fiske's birthday?
- Bradley A. Fiske was born on June 13, 1854.
- Where was Bradley A. Fiske born?
- Bradley A. Fiske was born in Lyons.
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- Bradley A. Fiske's zodiac sign is Gemini.
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- Bradley A. Fiske is a citizen of United States.
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- Bradley A. Fiske is known as inventor, military personnel, writer, admiral.
- Who has Bradley A. Fiske been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Bradley A. Fiske's spouse is or was Josephine Harper.
