Cummings C. Chesney

Cummings C. Chesney
Born	(1863-10-28)October 28, 1863 Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Died	November 27, 1947(1947-11-27) (aged 84)
Residence	United States
Nationality	American
Fields	Electrical engineering
Notable awards	IEEE Edison Medal (1921)

Cummings C. Chesney (Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, October 28, 1863 – November 27, 1947) was an electrical engineer who made major contributions to alternating current power systems.

References

IEEE Edison Medal

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