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Harry Ferguson

engineer and inventor

Born: Died: Irish

Henry George Ferguson (4 November 1884 – 25 October 1960) was an Irish mechanic and inventor who is noted for his role in the development of the modern agricultural tractor and its three-point linkage system, for being the first person in Ireland to build and fly his own aeroplane, and for developing the first four-wheel drive Formula One car, the Ferguson P99.

Today his name lives on in the name of the Massey Ferguson company.

Notable For

British engineer and inventor

Harry Ferguson's Historical Timeline

  1. Ford introduces the revolutionary Ford-Ferguson 9N tractor incorporating Harry Ferguson's three-point hitch system

    Ford introduces the revolutionary Ford-Ferguson 9N tractor incorporating Harry Ferguson's three-point hitch system

  2. Harry Ferguson dies

    Harry Ferguson, Irish engineer and inventor, known for british engineer and inventor, died on 1960-10-25.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harry Ferguson born?
Harry Ferguson was born on 1884-10-25 (Irish).
What is Harry Ferguson known for?
British engineer and inventor
What historical events involved Harry Ferguson?
Harry Ferguson was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Ford introduces the revolutionary Ford-Ferguson 9N tractor incorporating Harry Ferguson's three-point hitch system, Harry Ferguson dies.
When did Harry Ferguson die?
Harry Ferguson died on 1960-01-01.

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