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Eugene F. McDonald

Founder of Zenith Radio Corporation (1886–1958)
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Summary

Eugene F. McDonald was born on March 11, 1886[1], in Syracuse[2]. He died on January 1, 1958[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: May 15, 1958[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Military branch: United States Navy[10]
  • Commons category: Eugene F. McDonald[11]
  • Family name: McDonald (Familienname)[12]
  • Given name: Eugene[13]

FAQs

Where was Eugene F. McDonald born?

Eugene F. McDonald was born in Syracuse[2].

Where did Eugene F. McDonald die?

Eugene F. McDonald passed away in Chicago[4].

What did Eugene F. McDonald do for work?

Eugene F. McDonald worked as a military officer[5].

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  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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