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Frank M. Freimann (1909–1968) was an American businessperson who was the head of Magnavox from 1950 until his death in 1968.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]Born in Hungary in 1909, Freimann migrated to Chicago at a young age, where he studied at Crane High School.[2][3]
In 1930, he founded Electro Acoustics Products Company (EAP).[2][4] Later, in 1934, the company was acquired by Magnavox and formally merged in 1938.[2]
Freimann died in 1967 in Manhattan.[1]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Fellow of the Institute of Radio Engineers
- Freimann Square in Fort Wayne is named after him.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Milestones: Apr. 12, 1968". Time. April 12, 1968 – via content.time.com.
- ^ a b c d "FRANK FREIMANN OF MAGNAVOX DIES; President Since 1950 Led It Into Consumer Field". The New York Times. April 1, 1968 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Frank M. Freimann - Leadership - Harvard Business School". www.hbs.edu.
- ^ Young, Clive (March 30, 2016). "The Cutting Edge of Corporate AV, Circa 1938". Mixonline.
- ^ "Freimann Square - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation". www.fortwayneparks.org.
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