About Emil Lerp
Lived 1886 – 1966 (aged 80). Emil Lerp was a German inventor and entrepreneur, known for Inventor.
Emil Lerp (1 January 1886 – 1 January 1966) was a German businessman and inventor of the first mass produced transportable gasoline chainsaw.
Career Lerp was born in Goldbach, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1886. In 1927, he invented the transportable gasoline chainsaw. Lerp tested his invention on a hill called Dolmar, and named his company after the testing site. On 15 June 1928, Lerp received a patent in Germany for his invention. His former business partner Andreas Stihl founded the German company Stihl which also makes chainsaws.
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Who was Emil Lerp?
German businessman and inventor
When was Emil Lerp born?
Emil Lerp was born on 1 January 1886 in Goldbach.
When did Emil Lerp die?
Emil Lerp died on 1 January 1966 in Hamburg.
What was Emil Lerp's occupation?
Emil Lerp was an inventor and entrepreneur.
What was Emil Lerp known for?
Emil Lerp was known for Inventor.
What nationality was Emil Lerp?
Emil Lerp was German.
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