John W. Lieb
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John William Lieb was a renowned American
electrical engineer for the Edison Electric Light Company. Lieb was president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers
from 1904 to 1905. He received the IEEE Edison Medal
for "the development and operation of electric central stations for illumination and power."
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electrical engineer for the Edison Electric Light Company. Lieb was president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
The American Institute of Electrical Engineers was a United States based organization of electrical engineers that existed between 1884 and 1963, when it merged with the Institute of Radio Engineers to form the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers .- History :The 1884 founders of the...
from 1904 to 1905. He received the IEEE Edison Medal
IEEE Edison Medal
The Edison Medal is presented by the IEEE "for a career of meritorious achievement in electrical science, electrical engineering or the electrical arts." It is the oldest and most coveted medal in this field of engineering in the United States. The award consists of a gold medal, bronze replica,...
for "the development and operation of electric central stations for illumination and power."