Gertrude Lilian Entwisle
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Gertrude Lilian Entwisle (12 June 1892 – 18 November 1961) was an electrical engineer. She was the first British woman to retire from a complete career in industry as a professional engineer; the first female engineer to work at British Westinghouse; and the first female student, graduate, and associate member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (now the Institution of Engineering and Technology).[2][3] Entwisle was known for her work on designing DC motors and exciters. Her obituary said she broke "barriers of prejudice to become a respected designer of electrical rotating machinery."[2]
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Gertrude Lilian Entwisle | |
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Born | 12 June 1892 Swinton, Greater Manchester,[1] England |
Died | 18 November 1961 Sale, Greater Manchester,[1] England |
Nationality | British |
Education | University of Manchester |
Occupation | Electrical engineer |
Known for | Engineering design |
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