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American automobile manufacturer pioneer and inventor
John William Lambert
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American automobile manufacturer pioneer and inventor
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Male
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Birth:
29 January 1860(Ohio City, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA)
Death:
20 May 1952
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The details
Biography
Introduction
John William Lambert (January 29, 1860 – May 20, 1952) was an American automobile manufacturer pioneer and inventor. He is the inventor of the first practical American gasoline automobile. In 1891, he built a working gasoline automobile and took it on the streets of Ohio City for experimental drives. He had over 600 patents.
Innovations and patents
Lambert had more than 600 inventions.
Later life and legacy
Lambert died in Anderson, Indiana, on May 20, 1952.
Lambert Days is celebrated in Ohio City.