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Ægidius Elling

Norwegian inventor

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  • Momentum11.9
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Lived 1861–1949, aged 88Norway
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    1861–1949
    Aged 88
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Updated 2026-06-24

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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