biography
pronunciation:
[swayzee]
| sex:
| male
|
| lived:
| (1846–1937)
|
| biography:
| Mechanical engineer, born in Exeter, New Hampshire, USA. In 1880 he joined a Cleveland company to make machine tools and optical instruments. He specialized in large telescopes, including the 36-in Lick telescope (1888), the 40-in Yerkes, and many others. His company also provided high-quality instruments to the military during World War 1. |
|
|
