Bill Lear, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bill Lear

American businessman and inventor

Date of Birth: 26-Jun-1902

Place of Birth: Hannibal, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 14-May-1978

Profession: businessperson, engineer, inventor, aerospace engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

William Powell Lear (June 26, 1902 – May 14, 1978) was an American inventor and businessman.
He is best known for founding the Lear Jet Corporation, a manufacturer of business jets.
He also invented the battery eliminator for the B battery, and developed the 8-track cartridge, an audio tape system.
Throughout his career of 46 years, Lear received over 120 patents.