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Eric R. Laithwaite
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Born
June 14
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1921
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Atherton, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Died
November 27
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1997
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Falmer, East Sussex, England, UK
Birth name
Eric Roberts Laithwaite
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The Father of Maglev
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Eric R. Laithwaite was born on June 14, 1921 in Atherton, Greater Manchester, England, UK. He died on November 27, 1997 in Falmer, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Electrical engineer who developed the linear induction motor.
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