Emile Berliner

Inventor of the phonograph

Emile Berliner - Inventor of the phonograph
Born

May 20th, 1851
173 years ago

Died

August 3rd, 1929
95 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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Emile Berliner was a German-American inventor and businessman credited with the invention of the phonograph, which played a pivotal role in the development of the music recording industry. Berliner developed the flat disc record, which replaced the earlier cylinder format, leading to significant advancements in audio technology. His company, the Berliner Gramophone Company, started the commercialization of recorded music. In addition to his work in sound recording, he contributed to various fields including telephony and aeronautics, holding numerous patents.

Invented the phonograph

Developed the flat disc record

Founded Berliner Gramophone Company

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