Robert C. Sprague, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRobert C. Sprague
American businessman
Date of Birth: 02-Aug-1900
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 27-Sep-1991
Profession: inventor
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Robert C. Sprague
- Robert C.
- Sprague (August 2, 1900 – September 27, 1991) was the son of Frank J.
- Sprague and Harriet Sprague.
- Sprague founded Sprague Electric (originally Sprague Specialties Company), Quincy, MA in 1926, and served as president from 1926-1953 and chief executive from 1953-1971.
- He invented the tone control for radio and the paper capacitor that launched his business. Sprague was appointed by President Eisenhower to serve as Undersecretary to the Air Force in 1953.
- He first accepted, then declined the position, due to financial difficulties.
Read more at Wikipedia