Henry Earl Singleton
American businessman (1916–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Earl Singleton (November 27, 1916 – August 31, 1999) was an American electrical engineer, business executive, and rancher/land owner. Singleton made significant contributions to aircraft inertial guidance and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering. He co-founded Teledyne, Inc., one of America's most successful conglomerates, and was its chief executive officer for three decades.[1] Late in life, Singleton became one of the largest holders of ranchland in the United States.
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Henry Earl Singleton | |
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Born | November 27, 1916 Haslet, Texas, United States |
Died | August 31, 1999 (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Occupation(s) | Electrical engineer, businessman, cattle rancher |
Years active | 1940–1995 |
Spouse | Caroline Wood Singleton |
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