Eric Laithwaite, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eric Laithwaite

electrical engineer

Date of Birth: 14-Jun-1921

Place of Birth: Atherton, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 27-Nov-1997

Profession: engineer, entomologist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Eric Roberts Laithwaite (14 June 1921 – 27 November 1997) was a British electrical engineer, known as the "Father of Maglev" for his development of the linear induction motor and maglev rail system.