Ten fun facts about Emile Berliner
Fact 1
In the late 1890's, Berliner founded the the gramophone companies in Germany, America, England and Canada.
Fact 2
He was born into a Jewish family but later became an agnostic.
Fact 3
In 1881, he became a United States citizen. He had moved there in 1870 to avoid being drafted in Germany.
Fact 4
His first improved telephone transmitter invention was acquired by Bell Telephone Company. The patent was declared void by the United State Court of Appeal.
Fact 5
He also developed a loom, acoustic tile and beginning version of the helicopter.
Fact 6
He was awarded the Franklin Institute's John Scott Medal in 1897.
Fact 7
His son founded the Berliner Aircraft Company in 1914.
Fact 8
Berliner took an interest in improving flight technologies.
Fact 9
He was prevented from selling his early gramophones in the United States after arguments with the exclusive rights.
Fact 10
In 1895 he received $25,000 to start up his business Berliner Gramophone Company.
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