Isaac Shoenberg

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Sir Isaac Shoenberg (March 1, 1880 - January 25, 1963) was an electronic engineer born in Russia who was best known for his role in history of television.

Shoenberg was born in Pinsk, Russia (now Belarus) and studied mathematics, mechanical engineering, and electricity in St. Petersburg.

In 1905 Shoenberg was employed to design and instal the earliest wireless stations in Russia. However, in 1914, Shoenberg decided to emigrate to London and join the Marconi Wireless and Telegraph Company.

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• "Shoenberg, Sir Isaac" from Encyclopædia Britannica (Accessed January 4, 2006)
• "Sir Isaac Shoenberg" from Making the Modern World (Accessed January 4, 2006)