About Alphonse Beau de Rochas
Lived 1815 – 1893 (aged 77). Alphonse Beau de Rochas was a French inventor, engineer and railway engineer, known for Four-stroke.
Alphonse Eugène Beau de Rochas (9 April 1815, Digne-les-Bains, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence – 27 March 1893, Vincennes) was a French engineer. He was the first to patent the four-stroke engine in 1862, but he did not build one and the idea was subsequently developed by Nicolaus Otto and other engineers.
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Who was Alphonse Beau de Rochas?
French engineer (1815–1893)
When was Alphonse Beau de Rochas born?
Alphonse Beau de Rochas was born on 9 April 1815 in Digne-les-Bains.
When did Alphonse Beau de Rochas die?
Alphonse Beau de Rochas died on 27 March 1893 in Vincennes.
What was Alphonse Beau de Rochas's occupation?
Alphonse Beau de Rochas was an inventor, engineer and railway engineer.
What was Alphonse Beau de Rochas known for?
Alphonse Beau de Rochas was known for Four-stroke.
What nationality was Alphonse Beau de Rochas?
Alphonse Beau de Rochas was French.
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