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Rudolf Diesel - German inventor and mechanical engineer (1858–1913)

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Personal Life and Family

Early Life and Education (1858-1880)

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Commercialization and Recognition (1898-1913)

The Diesel Engine's Evolution and Impact (Post-1913)

Professional Career and Inventions (1880-1897)

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Birth in Paris, France

March 18, 1858

Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was born in Paris, France, to Elise (née Strobel) and Theodor Diesel, Bavarian immigrants who ran a modest leather goods business. His early life was deeply influenced by the vibrant cultural environment of Paris and the strong work ethic instilled by his parents.

Forced to Leave Paris Due to the Franco-Prussian War

1870

With the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War, the Diesel family, being German, was forced to flee France. Rudolf was sent to Augsburg, Germany, to live with his aunt and uncle, a professor of mathematics, who fostered his intellectual development and steered him toward a technical education.

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Inventing the Diesel engine.

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1 January, 1978

Rudolf Diesel was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. This posthumous recognition acknowledged his significant contributions to the automotive industry through the invention of the diesel engine.

15 March, 1914

Rudolf Diesel’s wife, Martha, went missing in Germany.

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