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Étienne Lenoir

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Belgian engineer (1822-1900)

ScientistsLived 1822 to 1900 · aged 78
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Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir, also known as Jean J. Lenoir, was a Belgian-French engineer who invented the internal combustion engine in 1858. Prior designs for such engines were patented as early as 1807 and 1854.

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Photos 4

Lenoir motorLenoir motorLenoir gas engine 1860Lenoir gas engine 1860Lenoir's HippomobileLenoir's Hippomobile

Awards 2

1878Montyon Science Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour

Connected to Étienne 6

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1822 to 1900 · aged 78
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28 languages

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