Ægidius Elling
Norwegian inventor · Norway · Scientists · Lived 1861 to 1949 · aged 87
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Something wrong?Jens William Ægidius Elling was a Norwegian researcher, inventor and pioneer of gas turbines who is considered to be the father of the gas turbine. He built the first gas turbine that was able to produce more power than needed to run its own components.
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Sibling: Catharinus EllingAbout this person
Country
Norway
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1949 · aged 87
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