Harry Ward Leonard

H. Ward Leonard
BornFebruary 8, 1861
DiedFebruary 18, 1915(1915-02-18) (aged 54)
Nationality American
Known forWard Leonard motor control system
AwardsJohn Scott Medal (1903)
Scientific career
Fieldsinventor, electrical engineer

Harry Ward Leonard (February 8, 1861 – February 18, 1915) was an American electrical engineer and inventor. He is best known for his invention, the Ward Leonard motor control system. Equipment based on this invention remained in service into the 21st century.