Technology · Business · 1832–1891
Nicolaus Otto — Age & Birthday
Born: 10 June 1832 · Died: 26 January 1891 · Age at death: 58
How old was Nicolaus Otto when he died?
Nicolaus Otto died aged 58. He was born on 10 June 1832 and died on 26 January 1891.
German engineer who developed the four-stroke internal combustion engine
Did you know?Although he is famous for his engine, he actually started his professional life as a travelling salesman selling groceries.
Nicolaus August Otto (German pronunciation:; 10 June 1832 – 26 January 1891) was a German engineer who successfully developed the compressed charge internal combustion engine which ran on petroleum gas and led to the modern internal combustion engine.
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- Age at death
- 58
- Years since death
- 135
- Born
- June 10, 1832 · Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany
- Died
- January 26, 1891
- Nationality
- Prussian
- Known for
- Technology, Business
Family
- Child
- Gustav Otto
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