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1949 Finally retired fully but died in October. | 1949 Finally retired fully but died in October. | ||
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'''1950 Obituary <ref> [[1950 Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Obituaries]] </ref> | |||
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Revision as of 18:16, 13 July 2015
William George Pye (1869-1949), Radio pioneer
1869 Born on 27 October
Trained at Elliott's scientific instruments makers in London
1892 Invited to work at the Cavendish Laboratory
1899 Set up scientific instrument business in Cambridge which became W. G. Pye and Co
1902 Left the Cavendish
1930 retired from work and retired to Bexhill
Contributed to Senlac Metal Casements at Battle
1949 Finally retired fully but died in October.
1950 Obituary [1]