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Gerard Leonard Frederik Philips (9 October 1858 – 26 January 1942) was a Dutch industrialist and co-founder, with his father Frederik Philips, of Philips as a family business in 1891.
Learn about Gerard Philips, the visionary engineer who started Philips in 1891 and shaped its focus on lighting, research and social responsibility. Discover his story and his handwritten notebook in a new exhibition at the Philips Museum in 2023.
Oct 5, 2022 · Gerard Philips was the founder of Philips and a pioneer of innovation. CEO Frans van Houten visited the artist who is creating a 7-meter high sculpture to honor him on the company's 130th anniversary.
Philips & Co was founded in 1891 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, by Frederik Philips and his son, Gerard. Recognizing the opportunity presented by the mass-market introduction of electricity, and inspired by Gerard’s keen interest in scıence and engineering, the pair soon conceived a bold but timely plan: cost-effective, reliable electric ...
Gerard Philips (1858–1942) Listen. Gerard Leonard Frederik Philips was an entrepreneur whose company produced on a large scale some of the consumer goods that characterised the material culture of the 20th century.
Learn about Gerard Philips, the man who started a light bulb factory in Eindhoven in 1891 and laid the foundation for a global company. Explore his notebook, his vision and his legacy in the temporary exhibition Gerard at Philips Museum.
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Jan 1, 2019 · Gerard Philips founded Philips in 1891 together with his father, Frederik Philips. When using this photo, please add photo credit: Photo: Royal Philips.
