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Rudolf Diesel

inventor and engineer

Born: Died: English

Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was a German inventor and mechanical engineer, best known for inventing the diesel engine, which burns diesel fuel; both are named after him.

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German inventor and engineer

Rudolf Diesel's Historical Timeline

  1. Rudolf Diesel is born

    Rudolf Diesel, English inventor and engineer, known for german inventor and engineer, was born on 1858-03-18.

  2. Rudolf Diesel of Germany obtains patent #608,845 for his internal combustion engine, later known as the diesel engine

    A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine in which ignition of diesel fuel is caused by the elevated temperature of the air in the cylinder due to mechanical compression; thus, the diesel...

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When was Rudolf Diesel born?
Rudolf Diesel was born on 1858-03-18 (English).
What is Rudolf Diesel known for?
German inventor and engineer
What historical events involved Rudolf Diesel?
Rudolf Diesel was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Rudolf Diesel is born, Rudolf Diesel of Germany obtains patent #608,845 for his internal combustion engine, later known as the diesel engine.
When did Rudolf Diesel die?
Rudolf Diesel died on 1913-01-01.

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