SWOPE, GERARD — (1872–1957), U.S. electrical engineer and industrialist. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, where his father was a watchcase manufacturer, Swope became fascinated with electricity as a child. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Swope, Gerard — (1872 1957) Gerard Swope was an engineer with the Western Electric Company in Chicago, Illinois, who served as an assistant to George W. Goethals during World War I. In 1919, he joined General Electric as president of its international… … Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era
Swope, Gerard — born Dec. 1, 1872, St. Louis, Mo., U.S. died Nov. 20, 1957, New York, N.Y. U.S. business leader. After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he joined Western Electric in 1895 and became a director in 1913. He was made… … Universalium
Swope, Gerard — (1872 1957) American electrical engineer and philanthropist. He was born in St Louis. He became president of the International General Electrical Company … Dictionary of Jewish Biography
Swope — is a surname that refers to: *Earl Swope (1922–1968), American jazz trombonist; brother of Rob Swope *Gerard Swope (1872–1957), American businessman; president of General Electric 1922–44 *Guy J. Swope (1892–1969), American politician from… … Wikipedia
Gerard — López Segú, conocido por su nombre de pila, Gerard , es un futbolista catalán del FC Barcelona, campeón de la Liga española de fútbol en la temporada 2004 2005. Nacido en Granollers (Barcelona) el 12 de marzo de 1979, es el menor de una saga de… … Enciclopedia Universal
Gerard — /jeuh rahrd /, n. Also, Gérard. a male given name, form of Gerald. * * * (as used in expressions) Gerard Adams David Gerard Gerard Dou Anton Herman Gerard Fokker Hopkins Gerard Manley Gerard Kremer Gerard of Burgundy Swope Gerard Terborch Gerard… … Universalium
Gérard — /zhay rddahrdd /, n. Comte Étienne Maurice /kawonnt ay tyen moh rddees /, 1773 1852, French marshal under Napoleon. * * * (as used in expressions) Gerard Adams David Gerard Gerard Dou Anton Herman Gerard Fokker Hopkins Gerard Manley Gerard Kremer … Universalium
Gerard Swope — (December 1, 1872 November 20, 1957) was a U.S. electronics businessman. He served as the president of General Electric Company between 1922 and 1939, and again from 1942 until 1944. During this time Swope expanded GE s product offerings,… … Wikipedia
SWOPE, HERBERT BAYARD — (1882–1958), U.S. journalist and public official; brother of gerard swope . One of the leading newspapermen of his time, he continued to exert wide influence for 30 years after his retirement from journalism. A man of colorful personality and… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
