Where was George Westinghouse born?
Brooklyn, New York
Central Bridge, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Columbus, Ohio
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George Westinghouse was born on October 6, 1846 in Central Bridge, New York. He was an American engineer and inventor who developed the air brake, alternating current electrical system, and other inventions. Westinghouse founded the Westinghouse Electric Company in 1886, which became one of the largest electrical companies in the world.
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