Rudolf Diesel
German inventor and engineer (1858–1913)
Died aged 55PiscesKingdom of Bavaria
Biography
Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel (English: , German: [ˈʁuːdɔlf ˈkʀɪsti̯an kaʁl ˈdiːzl̩] ; 18 March 1858 – 29 September 1913) was a German inventor and mechanical engineer. He is best known for inventing the diesel engine, which burns diesel fuel. Both are named for him.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Sulzer
- MAN SE
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Louise Martha Diesel
- Children
- Eugen DieselHedwig von Schmidt
Awards & honours (2)
- Elliott Cresson Medal
- National Inventors Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Rudolf Diesel
- How old was Rudolf Diesel?
- Rudolf Diesel died on September 30, 1913 at the age of 55.
- When is Rudolf Diesel's birthday?
- Rudolf Diesel was born on March 18, 1858.
- Where was Rudolf Diesel born?
- Rudolf Diesel was born in Paris.
- What is Rudolf Diesel's zodiac sign?
- Rudolf Diesel's zodiac sign is Pisces.
- What is Rudolf Diesel's nationality?
- Rudolf Diesel is a citizen of Kingdom of Bavaria.
- What does Rudolf Diesel do?
- Rudolf Diesel is known as inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, Esperantist.
- Who has Rudolf Diesel been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Rudolf Diesel's spouse is or was Louise Martha Diesel.
- How many children did Rudolf Diesel have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of Rudolf Diesel.
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