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Edward Weston

United States chemist

Died when: 86 years 103 days (1035 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Edward Weston

Edward Weston (May 9, 1850 – August 20, 1936) was an English-born American chemist and engineer noted for his achievements in electroplating and his development of the electrochemical cell, named the Weston cell, for the voltage standard.

Weston was a competitor of Thomas Edison in the early days of electricity generation and distribution.


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