Gerard Swope date of birth:
December 1, 1872
How old was Gerard Swope when died?
84
Where was Gerard Swope born?
St. Louis, Missouri
When did Gerard Swope die?
November 20, 1957
What religion is Gerard Swope?
Jewish
What is Gerard Swope nationality?
American
What is Gerard Swope's occupation?
Electronics businessman
Gerard Swope claim to fame:
President of General Electric Company
Who is Gerard Swope's father?
Isaac Swope (watchcase maker)
Who is Gerard Swope's mother?
Ida Cohn
Gerard Swope brother(s):
Herbert Bayard Swope (editor, journalist)
Short Biography
Gerard Swope (December 1, 1872 – November 20, 1957) was a U.S. electronics businessman. He served as the president of General Electric Company between 1922 and 1939, and again from 1942 until 1944. During this time Swope expanded GE's product offerings, reorienting GE toward consumer home appliances, and offering consumer credit services.