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Poul la Cour

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Danish scientist, inventor and educationer (1846-1908)

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Poul la Cour was a Danish scientist, inventor and educationalist. Today la Cour is especially recognized for his early work on wind power, both experimental work on aerodynamics and practical implementation of wind power plants.

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1902Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1894Professor
1886John Scott Award

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Poul la Cour was a Danish scientist, inventor and educationalist. Today la Cour is especially recognized for his early work on wind power, both experimental work on aerodynamics and practical implementation of wind power plants. He worked most of his life at Askov Folk High School where he developed the historic genetic method of teaching the sciences. Early in his life he was a telegraphic inventor working with multiplex telegraphy.

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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1846 to 1908 · aged 62
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