Gerard Philips

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Gerard Philips

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Born Gerard Leonard Frederik Philips
9 October 1858(1858-10-09)
Zaltbommel, Netherlands
Died 25 January 1942 (aged 83)
The Hague, Netherlands
Nationality Dutch
Alma mater Polytechnische School
Known for Founding Philips
Parents Frederik Philips (1830–1900)
Maria Heyligers (1836–1921)
Relatives Anton Philips (1874–1952)

Gerard Leonard Frederik Philips (Zaltbommel, October 9, 1858 – The Hague, Netherlands January 25, 1942) was a Dutch industrialist, cofounder (with his brother Anton Philips) and first CEO of NV Philips' Gloeilampenfabrieken.

He married on March 19, 1896 Johanna van der Willigen (30 September 1862 – 1942), without issue.

His father, Benjamin Frederik David Philips (1 December 1830 – 12 June 1900) was a banker at Zaltbommel in the Netherlands. His mother was Maria Heyligers (1836 – 1921).

He was a first cousin once removed of Karl Marx, as well as the uncle of Frits Philips.

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