Engine pioneer Philippe LeBon died in Paris, France aged just 37


Saturday 1st December 1804

Engine pioneer Philippe LeBon died in Paris, France aged just 37. In 1801, LeBon invented an engine that improved on earlier designs by others. It used coal gas ignited by an electric spark. This is believed to be the first internal combustion engine. Although, very inefficient it would be later improved and helped develop the internal combustion we know today.


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