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Henry R. Towne
American mechanical engineer and businessman (1844–1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Robinson Towne (August 24, 1844 – October 15, 1924) was an American mechanical engineer and businessman, known as an early systematizer of management.[1][2] He donated several millions to philanthropy at his death, in 1924.[3]
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Born | Henry Robinson Towne (1844-08-24)August 24, 1844 |
Died | October 15, 1924(1924-10-15) (aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
Known for | Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co. |
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