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Egide Walschaerts

Mechanical engineer (1820–1901)

  • Fame45.3
  • Momentum7.5
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Lived 1820–1901, aged 81
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    1820–1901
    Aged 81
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Updated 2026-07-21

Egide Walschaerts was a Belgian mechanical engineer, best known as the inventor of the Walschaerts valve gear used in steam locomotives. He was born in Mechelen, Belgium. In 1838 he was recognised as an excellent modeller, presenting his work at a local exhibition in Mechelen. Minister Rogier, who opened the exhibition, was so impressed that he arranged a place for Walschaerts at Liège University.

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