Emile Berliner
Inventor of the phonograph
Born
May 20th, 1851
174 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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