Edward Bausch
American engineer and executive
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Edward Bausch (September 26, 1854 – July 31, 1941)[1] was an American engineer and business executive, who served as president of Bausch & Lomb Optical Company from 1926 to 1935.[2] In 1933, he was named an Honorary Member of the Optical Society "For his preeminent service in the advancement of optics."[3] He was awarded the twelfth ASME Medal in 1936. He served as chairman of the board until his death.[4]
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| Born | September 26, 1854 Rochester, New York, US |
| Died | July 31, 1941 (aged 86) Rochester, New York, US |
| Education | Cornell University |
| Occupations | Engineer, business executive |
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Bausch was born in Rochester, New York to John Jacob Bausch and Barbara (Zimmermann) Bausch. He obtained his engineering degree from Cornell University in 1874. He was a brother of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He spent his life-long career at the optical supply business Bausch & Lomb, where he was president from 1926 to 1935,[2] and saw it "grow from an obscure spectacle shop to an industry of worldwide importance."[4] One of his early accomplishments in the late 19th century was the development and production of the company's first commercial microscope.[5]
He died in Rochester on July 31, 1944.[4]
Selected publications
- Edward Bausch. Manipulation of the microscope. Rochester, N.Y. : Bausch & Lomb optical company, 1891.
