Rudolf Diesel

Inventer of the Diesel Engine.

His engine was more fuel-efficient than steam and petrol engines.

He received a patent for his engine in 1892.

The first successful diesel engine was built in 1897.

His engine works on the principle of compression ignition (no spark plug).

He designed it to run on cheap and different fuels, including vegetable oil.

His engine is widely used in trucks, ships, trains, and industries.

He became wealthy and internationally famous because of his invention.

He disappeared mysteriously on 29 September 1913 during a sea journey.

His body was later identified from personal belongings found at sea.
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