Creator of the first mercury-vapor lamp, a brighter and more durable light source, which was in popular use for decades after. He also developed and tested an early hydrofoil and the mercury arc rectifier, the first rectifier. Peter Cooper Hewitt was born on May 5, 1861, in New York City, NY. Centuries before his invention, scientists like Ami Argand were already working on refining lamps. Finding that an electric current passed through a container of gas can create a light, he joined other scientists of the mid-19th century in attempting to develop it into a practical device. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Peter Cooper Hewitt Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more detailed information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!
He was born in New York City. He has not shared his parent’s names. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse, and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Peter |
| Last Name | Hewitt |
| Profession | Inventor |
| Died | Aug 25, 1921 ( age 60) |
| Birthday & Zodiac | |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Birth Date | May 5, 1861 |
| Birthday | May 5 |
| Birth Place | New York City, NY |
| Country | NY |
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
| Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
Finding that his mercury-gas lamps gave off an unpleasing blue light, he decided to find uses for it outside the home; unfortunately for him, a better version appeared just two years after.
| Estimated Net Worth in 2020 | Under Review |
| Previous Year’s Net Worth (2019) | Under Review |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Inventor (profession). |
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