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Henry Villard: Facts & Related Content
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Also Known As | Ferdinand Heinrich Gustav Hilgard |
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Born | April 10, 1835 • Speyer • Germany |
Died | November 12, 1900 (aged 65) • New York |
Founder | General Electric |
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